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Healthy Idea Student Project Competition in Türkiye 2026The Healthy Idea competition invites undergraduate projects on producing and developing bioactive compounds from sustainable resources and applying them to health. It is organised by the Alimoğlu Health and Education Foundation, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Orzax. The announced deadline is 30 December 2026.
At a glance| Participants | Undergraduates studying in Türkiye, subject to the rules |
| Theme | Bioactive compounds from sustainable sources and health applications |
| Deadline | 30 December 2026; no closing time specified on the page |
| Language and fee | Turkish; free entry |
| Team | Individual or up to eight students per project |
| Project | One project per entrant; maximum 30 pages |
The project themeThe 2026 competition seeks original, scientifically grounded and feasible projects on producing or modifying bioactive compounds obtained from sustainable sources and their health applications. This includes transforming waste or by-products into valuable compounds. Set out a clear objective, plan and appropriate methods, including relevant data and references in the project form.
Who can apply?Applicants must be undergraduates studying in Türkiye in 2026–27 and be over 18 according to the wording of the rules. Eligible individual fields include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nutrition, biology, chemistry, chemical and food engineering, biomedical and bioengineering, biotechnology, genetics and molecular biology.
Students from different institutions and disciplines may form a team of up to eight; at least one member must study an eligible programme, and the other members must be undergraduates. Professionals may not join the team. Each entrant may join one team and submit one project. A current legally valid student certificate is required. First-degree relatives of the foundation’s board and jury members are excluded.
Can international students apply?The published 2026 rules do not expressly exclude foreign students studying in Türkiye, but this does not confirm their eligibility. The registration form asks for a Turkish identity number; it is unclear whether a foreigner identity number is accepted. Ask the foundation before applying: 0212 727 23 23 or [email protected].
Awards| Place | Award per project or team |
| First | 250,000 Turkish lira |
| Second | 200,000 Turkish lira |
| Third | 150,000 Turkish lira |
How to apply1. Check the competition rules, study field, enrolment, age and each member’s eligibility.
2. If entering as a team, choose a leader and define an original problem, objective and project plan.
3. Download the project form from the competition page, complete the requested fields without altering the form, and stay within 30 pages.
4. Complete the application form, upload the required documents and complete the acknowledgements before the deadline.
5. Keep a copy; the FAQ says a confirmation email should arrive within three working days.
File format and project rightsThe competition rules say to upload the form as a single PDF, while the FAQ asks for Word format. These published instructions differ: ask the foundation which format to use before submitting. The rules retain copyright in the idea for its owner or team, but require the foundation’s written permission before publishing an idea selected for support. Read the full conditions before accepting.
Evaluation and finalThe jury considers originality, innovation, scientific basis, feasibility and potential impact. Up to ten groups are invited to the final to present to the jury. For team entries, only the leader is invited and the stated expenses are covered for an in-person final. The interview can be held in person or online.
QuestionsMust I form a team? No, individual applications are allowed.
Is there a fee? No, entry is free.
Are foreign students eligible? The rules reviewed do not expressly exclude them, but eligibility and use of a foreigner identity number remain unconfirmed; ask the foundation.
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