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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.
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