TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program 2025 in Türkiye for Scholars from Developing Countries

Applications are open for the TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program 2025 in Türkiye for Scholars from Developing Countries. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program 2025 in Türkiye for Scholars from Developing Countries is 16 December 2024.

Tell Me About The TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program:

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and TWAS have established a sandwich fellowship program for foreign scholars from developing countries in the South who wish to pursue part of their research toward a PhD in a field of the natural and related applied sciences, in departments and laboratories of public and private universities of Türkiye (Turkey) and TÜBİTAK Research Centers and Institutes.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

The eligible fields include:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Structural, Cell. & Molecular Biolog
• Biological Systems & Organisms
• Medical & Health Sciences, including Neurosciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Astronomy, Space & Earth Science
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics
• Computing and Information Technology.

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Be permanent residents and nationals of a developing country in the South (https://twas.org/developing-countries-south).
• Candidates from Science and Technology Lagging countries (STLC) and women are especially encouraged to apply. For the list of STLC, please see https://twas.org/66-countries.
  NB. Developing countries that are not on the list are also eligible to apply.
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Turkey or any developed country;
• Applicants already on site in the host country (Turkey) are not eligible to apply for this fellowship;
• Hold a master’s or equivalent degree in natural and related applied sciences (in one of the  fields specified above);
• Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
• By the deadline date of the application, having registered for a doctoral in natural and related applied sciences (in the fields specified in the call text), in a higher education institution in the home country or another developing country. S/he must have successfully passed the PhD qualifying exam or be in an advanced stage of their PhD research in natural and related applied sciences (in the fields specified in the call text). Applicants must certify this criterion with an official Registration & No Objection Certificate (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBİTAK’s website link above). Also, this document must be issued within three months before the application date, and it should also mention briefly the timeline and research work planned;
• Provide an official Acceptance Letter (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBİTAK’s website) from an eligible department, institution or laboratory of a public or private university in Turkey or TÜBİTAK Research Centers and Institutes.
• NB. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen host institution(s) in Turkey, and NOT to TÜBİTAK. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection. The acceptance letter must be signed by the highest authority of the chosen host institute. The highest authority of the host institution is in the case of universities, the rector or the authorized vice-chancellor, the director of the public research centers in Türkiye.
  The maximum number of academic advisors in Turkey can be 2 (two).
• Provide the Research proposal form  prepared in the format determined by TÜBİTAK (see sample that can be downloaded below or from TÜBİTAK’s website);
• Provide evidence of proficiency in English. Also, if medium of education was not English: provide evidence of English knowledge, i.e. test results of national or international exams,  or a University-issued letter certifying the knowledge of the language. If the medium of education was English, please write a brief statement indicating what type of education was in English, e.g. high school, BSc or MSc degrees, this statement must be signed and dated by the applicant. Please note that reference letters are not accepted as way of proving English competence.
• Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
• Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members;
• Furthermore, not have previously received or been awarded a fellowship under this programme;
• Must return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The list of eligible is here.

Where will the Award be Taken?

Türkiye 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Program?

Additionally, applicants will benefit the following:

• TWAS provides travel support to and from Turkey for researchers, covering visa-related expenses.
• TÜBİTAK offers a monthly allowance to cover accommodation and living expenses while in Turkey.
• Medical facilities for minor ailments will be available in Turkey at amounts specified by TÜBİTAK.
• Study fees, including tuition, registration, and research costs, are waived or covered by the host institutes.

How Long Will the Award Last?

6-12 months 

How to Apply:

• Applications must be submitted online via the TÜBİTAK online application system through TYBS.
• Candidates must create a profile on the TÜBİTAK Researcher Information System (ARBİS) before submitting their application.
• Ensure that researcher and academic advisor information is up-to-date in ARBIS prior to applying.
• Applications submitted by any means other than the online application form will not be accepted.
• No applications will be accepted after the deadline; early submission is mandatory.
• For questions about the application process, contact bidebtwas@tubitak.gov.tr.
• Candidates may apply for only one program per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio.

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