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TÜBİTAK 2216 Research Fellowship for International Researchers
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TÜBİTAK 2216 Research Fellowship for International Researchers

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye — TÜBİTAK

A research fellowship for qualified international doctoral students and young postdoctoral researchers conducting research in Türkiye. It is not a general undergraduate or master's scholarship; applicants must meet researcher-status and call requirements. TÜBİTAK currently marks applications closed, so this page is for information and preparation for a future call, not an open application notice.

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Opportunity overview

The key information before reviewing the full conditions.

Published support amount

Published monthly stipend: TRY 32,500 for doctoral students and TRY 43,500 for young postdoctoral researchers, for up to 36 months. Travel and private health-insurance costs may be covered subject to limits and conditions; the page lists an insurance cap of up to TRY 560 per month. Applications are currently closed.

Important dates

Application deadline

No deadline published

Information last verified

Oct 15, 2026

Target students

International PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers planning a research project in Türkiye under the TÜBİTAK call. Confirm field, research stage and host/supervisor before preparing an application.

Grant details and eligibility

Review eligibility, coverage and required documents before applying.

Eligibility criteria

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The programme targets highly qualified international PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers. The call sets requirements for research stage, academic record, supervisor/host and research field. The proposal and timeline must fit the call; the stipend figures alone do not establish eligibility. Check the next call to confirm your category, host and project are accepted.

What the funding covers

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Monthly stipend by research level, travel to Türkiye at the start and return travel at the end, and private health-insurance support subject to approved limits. The published maximum duration is 36 months. Some reimbursements require receipts or proof, and payments are not retroactive for periods before the award decision.

Required documents

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Prepare passport, proof of doctoral enrolment or PhD certificate as applicable, academic CV, transcripts, research proposal, host/supervisor details, timeline and invitation/approval letter if required. The system may request more documents; complete and confirm the application during the advertised period.

How to apply

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1) Wait for the next call because applications are currently closed. 2) Read the call and confirm the PhD/postdoctoral category. 3) Coordinate the research project with the supervisor/host and prepare documents. 4) When the system opens, upload the file and confirm before the deadline. 5) Keep travel/insurance documents that may be requested. NEXA can review academic materials and organise documents for a separately disclosed fee; it does not award the fellowship or guarantee TÜBİTAK's decision.

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