Türkiye Extends 2026 Undergraduate Research Support Applications

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Türkiye extends 2026 undergraduate research support applications

TÜBİTAK has extended applications for its 2209-A research project support programme for associate and undergraduate students. Complete the application and academic supervisor approval by 18 November 2026 at 17:30 Türkiye time. This is support for an approved research project, not an automatic living allowance.

Key dates

Stage	Date
Applications opened	7 October 2026
Application and supervisor approval deadline	18 November 2026, 17:30
Institutional electronic signature	23–30 November 2026

Who can apply?
Applicants must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree programme in Türkiye, maintain an up-to-date ARBİS researcher profile and work with an academic supervisor whose higher education record is current. Open education and preparatory-class students cannot serve as project leaders or partners. Read the full call for restrictions on concurrent projects and prior TÜBİTAK funding for the same project.

Students may apply individually or in a team of one leader and up to four partners. The programme page also describes a special funding route for some green projects led by women or international students; this does not guarantee acceptance.

What is funded?
The programme page states a maximum of 12,000 Turkish lira per project and a duration of up to 12 months. Eligible research expenses may include equipment, consumables, travel and purchased services. Conference participation, publication, patents, accommodation and daily allowances are excluded. Check the 2026 call and expenditure rules before preparing a budget.

How to apply
1. Read the official programme page and call and check eligibility and current dates.
2. Update your ARBİS profile and agree a research plan and budget with an academic supervisor.
3. Enter the proposal in Turkish through the application system following TÜBİTAK's instructions. The proposal form is generated from the information entered.
4. Confirm the submission and ensure the supervisor approves it by the deadline. If returned for revision, correct and resubmit it in time.
5. Follow the institution's electronic signature during the announced period. TÜBİTAK treats the application as valid after this signature; check the status of each stage with your university.

Questions
Can international students apply? The page refers to international students in a specific funding context. Verify the detailed eligibility and enrolment conditions with TÜBİTAK and your university.
Is an email enough? No. Apply online and follow the supervisor approval and institutional signature stages.
Which deadline applies? The older general announcement lists 11 November; the current programme page states the extension to 18 November and updated signature dates. Recheck the official page before applying.

Official source: TÜBİTAK 2209-A programme page, accessed 10 November 2026.

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