Fully funded research fellowship program is open for applications. The Research Opportunity in Turkey. If you’re a PhD holder or a doctoral candidate looking to conduct research in Turkey, you can apply for this program.The program is for international researchers and scholars from around the world.
What is the Türkiye Research Fellowship Program?
The Research Fellowship Program is offered by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). It provides funding support for international PhD holders and doctoral candidates who wish to conduct academic research in Turkey’s leading universities and research institutions.
Funding and Benefits
The Türkiye Research Fellowship covers:
- A monthly stipend for the duration of your stay (usually 3 to 12 months)
- Accommodation support
- Health insurance
- Research expenses, if applicable
- Access to Turkey’s academic resources, libraries, and archives
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to:
- PhD holders from any country except Turkey.
- PhD candidates enrolled in a doctoral program outside of Turkey and currently at the dissertation stage.
Note:
Applicants currently pursuing a PhD in Turkey are not eligible. However, candidates who completed their PhD in Turkey can apply.
General Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this program, applicants must:
- Be under 50 years of age at the time of application.
- Have completed a PhD or be at the dissertation stage in their doctoral studies.
- Hold a PhD degree from a recognized institution (either in Turkey or abroad).
- For PhD candidates: Be officially enrolled in a doctoral program outside Turkey.
Research Placement Requirement
Applicants must obtain an Acceptance or Invitation Letter from a Turkish university. This is a crucial part of the application.
- You must reach out directly to Turkish universities or faculty members in your research field.
- The letter should be signed by at least the Head of Department and bear official university approval.
Additional Requirements
Depending on the nature of your research, you may also need:
- Ethics Committee Approval Certificate:
If your study involves human subjects, data collection via experiments, surveys, interviews, or focus groups, you must obtain approval from the Ethics Committee of the host university. - Legal Permit:
If your research includes work on historical sites, cultural artifacts, or archival material with restricted access, you must acquire a legal permit from the relevant Turkish government body or institution.
Fields of Research
The program supports a wide range of academic disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, and provided the research aligns with the capabilities and offerings of Turkish institutions.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the official YTB website during the announced application period. You will need to prepare:
- CV and academic background
- PhD diploma or proof of current doctoral enrollment
- Research proposal
- Acceptance/Invitation Letter from a Turkish university
- Ethics certificate or legal permits (if required)
Application Deadline
Application deadline is 29 September, 2025.
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