The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants fellowships for international highly qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers to pursue their research in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
ELIGIBILITY:
1 – Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens. Applicants who hold dual citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply.
2 – Applicants should have an invitation from the universities or research institutes in Turkey.
3 – Applicants should certify that they have sufficient command of language to perform their research.
4 – Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
5 – Applicants should be enrolled in a program in abroad for PhD students.
6 – Applicants who hold a PhD degree in Turkey should have a GPA minimum of 3.50/4.00 in PhD program.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
- A monthly stipend of 2,250 Turkish Liras.
- Travel costs (round trip up to 2,250 TL) and Health insurance premiums (up to 2,250 TL)*. In case of approval of TÜBİTAK Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programs (BİDEB) Steering Committee, travel costs and health insurance for the fellow may be partially covered.
DURATION: 12 months
DEADLINE: April 6 and October 5, 2018
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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