Recommended Funds for Visiting Researchers

In 1994, in cooperation with UNESCO, TWAS instituted an Associateship Scheme to help counteract the brain drain affecting many developing countries. The programme supports regular visits by researchers from developing countries to centres of excellence in the South including İzmir Institute of Technology.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree. The selection of associates is highly competitive; appointments are made on the basis of merit. Special consideration is given to scientists from isolated institutions in developing countries. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

Appointments have a fixed duration of three years. During this time, the associate is entitled to visit the host centre twice, for a period of 2 to 3 months each time. Subject to the availability of funds, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3-year term.

For more information, please visit program website at: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-unesco-associateship-scheme

2236 – Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme3 (CoCirculation3)
CoCirculation3 is a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship program co-funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND scheme and implemented by TÜBİTAK. With a total budget of €15 million—the highest level of funding awarded under the 2023 COFUND call—the program aims to support experienced researchers from around the world in carrying out high-quality research at Türkiye’s leading academic and non-academic institutions.

The program offers incoming mobility fellowships for up to 24 months, with an optional additional period of up to 12 months in a non-academic organization within the Turkish Research Area. Through advanced training, international collaboration, and intersectoral exchange, CoCirculation3 enhances researchers’ professional development and promotes knowledge transfer across disciplines and sectors. By attracting global talent, the program contributes to strengthening Türkiye’s research and innovation ecosystem.

For more information, please visit program website at:
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2232 – A International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers
In order to contribute to projects that will be executed in research fields that are of strategic importance for our country within the scope of the programme, it is aimed to promote successfull researchers, particularly Turkish scientists, who have come to the fore with top level scientific and/or technological achievements in their fields and who have experience to work in an international environment, to conduct their research in Türkiye, and to provide support for them to pursue their work in leading state or foundation universities, research infrastructures deemed competent within the scope of Law no. 6550, public research institutes, private sector companies with R&D or design centres or equity companies settled in Türkiye within the bodies of techno parks.

For more information, please visit program website at:
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2232 – B International Fellowship for Early Stage Researchers
In order to contribute to projects that will be executed in research fields that are of strategic importance for our country within the scope of the programme, it is aimed to promote young researchers under the age of 40, particularly Turkish scientists, who have come to the fore with top level scientific and/or technological achievements in their fields and who have experience to work in an international environment, to conduct their research in Türkiye, and to provide support for them to pursue their work in leading state or foundation universities, research infrastructures deemed competent within the scope of Law no. 6550, public research institutes, private sector companies with R&D or design centres or equity companies settled in Türkiye within the bodies of techno parks.

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2221 – Fellowships for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave
By encouraging scientists, especially Turkish scientists, who are pioneers in their fields working in the universities or research institutions abroad, to come to Türkiye,
And to provide support for the realization of all kinds of academic and R&D activities such as conducting research, working in the laboratory, product development, organizing conferences/ congresses, giving seminars, providing part-time education, and writing a joint project.

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2216B – TÜBİTAK-TWAS Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes
The purpose of the programme, which was prepared in cooperation with BİDEB-TÜBITAK and TWAS-UNESCO, is to advance international cooperation of Türkiye in science and technology by providing financial support to international researchers from developing countries who have received their PhD or are still registered to a doctoral programme abroad in the natural and the related applied sciences.

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2216C – TÜBA-TÜBİTAK Uzbekistan Aziz Sancar Research Fellowship Programme
The purpose of the programme, which was prepared pursuant to the protocol signed between TÜBİTAK and TÜBA on 27.12.2022, is to promote of scientific and technological cooperation during and after doctoral studies between Türkiye and Uzbekistan. This call announcement covers the procedures and obligations related to the applicants and/or international young researchers supported by the programme.

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2216-D TÜBİTAK-WAITRO Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
The purpose of the programme is to advance international cooperation of Türkiye in science and technology by providing financial support to international researchers from The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) member countries who have received their PhD or are still registered to a doctoral programme abroad to conduct a research in Türkiye within the framework of sustainable development goals. This call announcement covers the procedures and obligations related to the applicants and/or international young researchers supported by the programme.

For more information, please visit program website at:
Program Details
2232 – A International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers
In order to contribute to projects that will be executed in research fields that are of strategic importance for our country within the scope of the programme, it is aimed to promote successfull researchers, particularly Turkish scientists, who have come to the fore with top level scientific and/or technological achievements in their fields and who have experience to work in an international environment, to conduct their research in Türkiye, and to provide support for them to pursue their work in leading state or foundation universities, research infrastructures deemed competent within the scope of Law no. 6550, public research institutes, private sector companies with R&D or design centres or equity companies settled in Türkiye within the bodies of techno parks.

For more information, please visit program website at:
Program Details
2232 – B International Fellowship for Early Stage Researchers
In order to contribute to projects that will be executed in research fields that are of strategic importance for our country within the scope of the programme, it is aimed to promote young researchers under the age of 40, particularly Turkish scientists, who have come to the fore with top level scientific and/or technological achievements in their fields and who have experience to work in an international environment, to conduct their research in Türkiye, and to provide support for them to pursue their work in leading state or foundation universities, research infrastructures deemed competent within the scope of Law no. 6550, public research institutes, private sector companies with R&D or design centres or equity companies settled in Türkiye within the bodies of techno parks.

For more information, please visit program website at:
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