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TÜBİTAK 1001 — Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Program

TÜBİTAK 1001 — Academic Research Projects Grant (Seed)

Supports Turkish university researchers through TÜBİTAK with competitive innovation grants for project teams.

1001 is the main ARDEB competitive grant for faculty and researchers at Turkish universities and public research institutions. Applications are accepted twice per year via the ARBIS online portal. PTI ceilings were increased approximately 50% in 2024.

Academic research projects across science and engineering disciplines proposed by faculty and researchers at Turkish universities and public research institutions, submitted twice yearly via ARBIS.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: tubitak.gov.tr