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TÜBİTAK 2218 — National Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

TÜBİTAK 2218 — National Postdoctoral Fellowship (Seed)

Supports postdoctoral scientists in Turkey through TÜBİTAK fellowships that build independent research careers.

2218 provides postdoctoral research fellowships to Turkish citizen post-PhD researchers conducting research at Turkish host institutions. The 2023 first call saw 78 of 96 applicants supported (~81% success rate).

Postdoctoral research conducted by Turkish citizen researchers at Turkish host institutions, covering science and engineering disciplines across a rolling call cycle.

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.6–24 months
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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