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Türkiye’s 2026 intern researcher programme: second-call applicationsTürkiye’s scientific and technological research council has opened applications for undergraduate students and teachers to participate in research projects. Apply by 16 November 2026 at 17:30 Türkiye time; each applicant selects one available project. Student and teacher eligibility rules differ, and submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
Illustrative image of Istanbul University Library, not the programme venue. Photo: Ezgiklcx, 2024, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dates and support| Stage | Date or amount |
|---|---|
| Student and teacher applications | 2–16 November 2026, until 17:30 |
| Project leader evaluation | 7–21 December 2026 |
| Undergraduate scholarship | 6,000 lira per month, subject to conditions |
| Teacher participation award | 6,000 lira once, after completion and report acceptance |
| Duration | Up to six months within the project |
Undergraduate eligibilityThe undergraduate call requires Turkish citizenship or the legally defined Blue Card, enrolment in an undergraduate programme in Türkiye, completion of the first year, at least six months remaining in normal study time, and no prior support under this programme. Studying in Türkiye alone does not establish eligibility; inactive or special-status students are excluded under the call.
The call sets a minimum 2.00/4.00 GPA, a top-300,000 ranking in the basic proficiency test, and a further formula combining GPA with a ranking-derived value to reach at least 3.50. Special provisions apply to some admission and transfer routes. For candidates admitted through a foreign-student exam, special aptitude exam or without the specified university placement exam, the call substitutes a GPA of at least 3.50 for the specified ranking formula; the other conditions, including citizenship or Blue Card, still apply. Read the detailed call for your circumstances.
Teacher trackThe teacher call is separate and does not cover every teacher automatically. It concerns specified advisers of students who achieved the stated results in research competitions or science olympiads during 2024–2026, and teachers who passed the relevant first-stage teacher exam. Review the detailed teacher call before selecting a project.
How to apply1. Open the programme page and call and choose the appropriate track.
2. Register or update your researcher information account, then open the application and project system.
3. Review project descriptions and leader requirements, then choose one suitable project.
4. Prepare the documents required by your call. The undergraduate track requests a signed statement of motivation. Check entries and uploaded files.
5. Complete and confirm before the system closes; retain a signed application copy if requested later. Follow eligibility checks and evaluation through the system.
Common questionsIs this the national internship programme? No. This is a separate research programme with its own application and conditions.
Does applying guarantee selection? No. Eligibility checks, project-leader evaluation and final approval apply.
Can I apply to multiple projects? The call permits one project per applicant.
How can I ask? Contact [email protected] or 444 66 90, and share personal information only through trusted channels when needed.
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