Fellowships for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave

Outline

In order to contribute to the improvement of human resources and research at public or private institutions, scientists working at universities or research centres abroad are supported to enable them to visit Turkey through seminars, conferences, lectures, research and technological innovation. Applications should be made by the institution.

Eligibility

Any nationality, applicant should have a PhD degree (or equivalent) or have at least five years of research experience

What is funded

Three types of visit are granted within this programme: Visiting Scientists/researchers on Short-term (up to 1 month) &#158, Conducting workshops/conferences/seminars etc. &#158, Giving tutorials/lectures, participating in R&D activities and organising meetings Visiting Scientists/researchers on Long term (up to 12 months): &#158, Conducting research and development (R&D) &#158, Teaching graduate/undergraduate courses etc. Scientists/researchers on sabbatical leave (from 3 months to 12 months) &#158, Conducting research and development (R&D) &#158, Teaching graduate/undergraduate courses etc.

Duration

Maximum duration of this Long term ellowship is 12 months. Short term is up to 1 month. As an exception, this duration may be extended 3 months by the presidential acceptance.