Türkiye Government Research Scholarship 2026 for Researchers with a Monthly Stipend of TRY 25,000
Applicant criteria
- 25 - 50
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Türkiye Scholarships – the Turkish Government Scholarships program offers the Research Scholarship Program, a short-term research funding opportunity designed to support international researchers and academics who wish to conduct research and collaborate with academics at universities in Türkiye.
The scholarship lasts between 3 and 12 months and is open to PhD holders, as well as doctoral students who have reached the dissertation stage of their studies. Researchers from countries around the world, including applicants from Arab countries, may apply provided they meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Benefits
The Türkiye Scholarships Research Scholarship Program provides:
- A monthly stipend of TRY 25,000.
- A research period ranging from 3 to 12 months.
- The opportunity to conduct research in Türkiye.
- Opportunities to collaborate with academics and researchers at Turkish universities.
- Availability to eligible international researchers and academics.
- Eligibility for both PhD holders and doctoral students at the dissertation stage.
- Free online application through the official Türkiye Scholarships application system.
Eligibility criteria
Researchers may apply if they:
- Are citizens of any country worldwide, as Türkiye Scholarships lists applicants from all countries among the eligible groups.
- Are researchers or academics.
- Hold a PhD degree, or are doctoral students who have reached the dissertation/thesis stage.
- Are under 50 years old at the time of application for the Research Scholarship Program.
- Have a research project or field of study that can be carried out in collaboration with institutions or academics in Türkiye.
- Submit all required documents and information through the official online application system.
Application Periods
Türkiye Scholarships accepts applications for the Research Scholarship Program throughout the year, with evaluation and results organized into four rounds:
- Round 1: January–March; results announced in April.
- Round 2: April–June; results announced in July.
- Round 3: July–September; results announced in October.
- Round 4: October–December; results announced in January.
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