Funding Mechanisms and Human Management in TÜBİTAK · TÜBİTAK Proposal& SupportedProjects (1007) Public projects are included. TÜBİTAK ARDEB Projects (1007) Public projects

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Funding Mechanisms and Human Resources Management in

TÜBİTAK(ARDEB‐TEYDEB‐BİDEB)

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Main Functions

Determining the ST and Innovation Policy of Turkey

Conducting Research and Development‐Institutes (MRC, SAGE, UME, UEKAE, .....)

Providing R&D Fundings, Grants and Fellowships

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Providing R&D Fundings, Grants and Fellowships

Academic R&D Supports (ARDEB ‐Academic Research Funding Programs Directorate)

Industrial R&D Supports (TEYDEB ‐Technology and Innovation Grant Programs Directorate)

Human Resources Managment (BİDEB ‐Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programs)

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Academic Research Funding Programs Directorate

(ARDEB)

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Academic Research Funding Program Directorate (ARDEB)supports research projects proposed by public agencies,

private companies, and universities.

Academic Research Funding Programs Directorate

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Funds and develops support programs for

–Academic R&D projects – Research projects of public agencies

Provides collaboration between researchers in Turkeyand other countries

Provides financial support for patent applications.

ARDEB ‐ Functions

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Evaluate and manage all R&D activities in their respective fields

Performs financial management and monitoring activities

ARDEB ‐Organization

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• Environment, Atmosphere, Earth and Marine Sciences (ÇAYDAG)

• Electrical, Electronics and Informatics (EEEAG)

• Engineering (MAG)

• Health Sciences ( SBAG)

• Social Sciences and Humanities (SOBAG)

• Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary (TOVAG)

• Basic Sciences (TBAG)

• Public Research (KAMAG)

• Defense and Security Technologies (SAVTAG)

• Space Research (UZAG)

• Contract Management Division (SYM)

ARDEB ‐Organization

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(1001)The Grant Program for Scientific and Technological Research Projects

(1002)Short‐Term R&D Funding Program

(3501)National Young Researchers Career Development Program (Career

Program)

(1010)Global Researcher Program (EVRENA)

(1008)Patent Application Promotion and Support Program

(1011)The Program for Participation in International Scientific Research Projects

(UBAP)

(1301) The Support Program for the Initiative to Build Scientific and Technological

Cooperation Networks and Platforms (İŞBAP)

(1007)Support Program for Research Projects of Public Institutions

(2500) International Projects

ARDEB ‐ Funding Programs

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1001 ‐The Grant Program for Scientific and Technological Research Projects

To support research for generating new information or solving technological problems in compliance with scientific basis.

1002 ‐ Short‐Term R&D Funding Program

To support short‐term R&D projects with small budget and immediatestart requirements.

1003 ‐ Primary Subjects R&D Funding Program

To support research in primary subjects which were determined in National Strategy of Science, Technology and Innovation 2011‐2016.

ARDEB ‐ Support for Academic R&D

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3501 ‐National Young Researchers Career Development Program (Career Program)

To encourage young scientists who hold a PhD degree and who are at the beginning of their scientific career by supplying project funds for their studies.

1010 ‐Global Researcher Program (EVRENA)

To support the collaboration of Turkish researchers with their colleagues abroad, hence to enrich the international dimensions of research projects supported by TÜBİTAK.


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1011 ‐The Program for Participation in International Scientific Research Projects (UBAP)

To support our researchers to join international projects that are executed by multiple researchers and corporations from different countries.

1007 – Support Program for Research Projects of Public Institutions

To solve the problems and satisfy the needs of public institutions by means of R&D projects.

The projects proposed are assigned to one of the following units according to the scope of the project: • Public Research Grant Committee (KAMAG)• Defense and Security TechnologiesGrant Committee (SAVTAG)


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Client (Public Bodies)

ClientDemand

Interdisciplinary Consortia

Project Partners

PublicBodyIndustry

University

ARDEB ‐ Support for Public Research

Project Proposal

Project Submission

100%Funding Rateand 10%overhead

ClientNeeds

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1008 – Patent Application Promotion and Support Program

To provide funding for national and international patent applications of Turkey

To increase awareness for registering intellectual and industrial property rights.

ARDEB ‐ Support for Intellectual Rights

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Proposal Review and Processing

OnlineApplication

Eligibility Check by ARDEB

Eligibility Check by RGC

Scientific Evaluation (Panel Review)

• Broader impact

• Research team, equipment/facilities and methods

• Intellectual/scientific merit

Ethical IssuesEthical IssuesInadequate

content

Incomplete Applications

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Statistics

Academic Research Funding Program Directorate

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Proposal & Supported Projects

(1007) Public projects are included.

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ARDEB Projects


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Academic Research Funding

2000 2011 Increase

Number of Projects Proposals 946 5.040 > 5 times

Number of SupportedProjects 335 1.234 > 4 times

Total Expensed Budget (Million $) 2,5 172,1 > 69 times

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Panel Statistics

3082

5,0

517

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total

Number of Panels 71 286 389 553 666 3615

Number of Panelist 423 1722 2329 3453 3904 21685

Number of Proposal Evaluated in Panels

980 3364 2715 3330 3126 21469

Average Proposal per Panel

13,8 11,8 7,0 6,0 4,7 5,9

2009


2598

4,9

2010

3491

2816

4,6

2011

3281

2540

577 556

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Researchers and Scholars in Projects

9384

2005 2006 2007 2008 Total

Number of Researchers 6383 10761 12619 12004 67418

Number of Scholars(MSc., PhD. and Post‐Doc.)

435 1407 2810 4258 25019

2009


4839

2010

8269

5298

2011

7998

5972

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Science Field Distribution of ARDEB Supports

Science field distribution of cumulative project proposals between 2000 and 2011.

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How We Attract Researchers?

TÜBİTAK coordinates the preparation of a National Science and Technology Human Resources Strategy and Action Plan to makeTurkey as an attractive destination and improve the climate for researchers through:

• Human Resources for Science and Technology Coordination Committee (STHRCC)

• International Researchers Coordination Committee (IRCC)

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Tomake Turkey an “attractive destination”

International researchers:

•Are privileged in obtaining Republic ofTurkey citizenship,

•Have gained the right for receiving Project Incentive Bonus (PIB) fromTÜBİTAK projects,

•Are provided with easy‐access to information on work permits based on the following webpage www.workpermit.gov.tr.


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In addition to their regular income,

ARDEB provides financial benefits to the project team‐ researchers and scholars:

• PI’s can get stipend of up to 1.500 TL (~800$) / month

•Co‐PI’s get a stipend of up to 750 TL (~400$) / month

• Fellowships for graduates:– 1.500 TL (~800$) / month for MSc students– 1.800 TL (~1.000$) / month for PhD students– 2.250 TL (~1.250$) / month for Postdoc fellows


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Online Application

On‐line application since 15 August 2007

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Web‐based application developed and improved by TÜBİTAK to compose and continuously update Turkey’s researcher database.

http://arbis.tubitak.gov.tr

Researcher Information System (ARBİS)

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•This database includes;• Educational Background• Professional Experience• R&D Activities•Contact Information• Personal Information

• By registering on ARBİS researchers can optionally take part in referee pools for the support programs.

• Nearly 90.000 researchers are registered in ARBİS.

Researcher Information System (ARBİS)

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Web‐based application developed and improved by TÜBİTAK to compose and continuously update Turkey’s research infrastructure database.

http://tarabis.tubitak.gov.tr

Research Infrastructure Information System (TARABİS)

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Technology and Innovation Grant Programs Directorate

(TEYDEB)

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Technology and Innovation Grant Programs Directorate (TEYDEB)

TEYDEB supports research and technology developmentprojects proposed by private companies in Turkeyin order to:

• increase R&D awareness of the private industry,• Encourage the private industry to invest in R&D and innovation by sharing the

potential risk of failure.

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• Machinery, Manufacturing Technologies Group (MAKITEG)

• Materials, Metallurgical and Chemical Technologies Group (METATEG)

• Transportation, Defense, Energy and Textile Technologies Group (USETEG)

• Electrical, Electronic Technologies Group (ELOTEG)

• Information Technologies Group (BILTEG)

• Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Food Technologies Group (BIYOTEG)

The project proposals are evaluated and approved through 6 technology groups:

Technology and Innovation Grant Programs Directorate (TEYDEB)

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Technology and Innovation Grant Programs

(1501) Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program (1995)

(1507) SME RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) Grant Program (2007)

(1509) International Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program (2007)

(1505) University‐Industry Collaboration Grant Program (2011)

(1511) Research Technology Development and Innovation Projects in Priority

Areas Grant Program (2012)

(1512) Multiphase Entrepreneurship Grant Program (2012)

(1503) R&D Project Brokerage Events Grant Program (2001)

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TEYDEB ‐ Program Purposes

1501 ‐ Industrial R&D Project Grant Program

To increase research‐technology development capability, innovation culture and competitiveness of companies established inTurkish.

1507 ‐ SME RDI Grant Program

To support the first five projects (at least 2 of them should be with partners) submmited by firms in SME scale under more advantageous conditions.

1509 ‐ International Industry R&D Projects Grant Program

To create market focused R&D Projects between European countries To increase cooperation between Europe‐wide firms, universities and

research institutions, by using cooperation webs such as EUREKA, EUROSTARS.

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1505 ‐University‐Industry Collaboration Grant Program

To commercialize the know‐how existing in universities/research institutes via transfering it to industry as products or processes according to the needs of private industry.

1511 ‐ Research Technology Development and Innovation Projects in Priority Areas Grant Program

To increase research‐technology development capability and competitiveness of the companies in priority areas of Turkey by “call for proposal” based program.


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1512 ‐Multiphase Entrepreneurship Grant Program

To establish new and innovative technology start‐up firms by encouraging entrepreneurs having an innovative business idea.

The program is composed of four phases which include the whole process from business idea till the market.

1503 ‐ R&D Project Brokerage Events Grant Program

To stimulate collaboration between universities, research institutions and private companies.


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TEYDEB ‐Organization of Programs

1507‐ SME RDI

1503 – Brokerage Event

1501 – Industrial R&D

1509 – International Industrial R&D

7th Framework Program

EUREKA

International Bilateral and MultilateralCooperation

1512‐Multiphase Entrepreneurship Grant Program

Now I can do R&D!

1511 – Priority Areas RTDI

They are calling me !!

Univ./Res. Inst. doesR&D for SMEs…

New horizons with R&D!

1505‐Technology Transfer to SME

I have an idea!

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Expected Innovation Content in Project Proposals

R&D and innovation concepts in the programs are defined as in the OECD’s Frascati and Oslo Manuals.

• The projects should have the targets of product or processinnovation, i.e.,

– the new product/process/technology development (mustbe new to the firm, the nation or the world)

– the new product/process/technology improvement(including development of techniques in cost reduction and/or quality improvement)

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Phases of Innovation and R&D Supported byTEYDEB Programs

Phase IConceptual Planning

Phase IITech. Development

Phase IIIProduction and Marketing

Need

Product Idea

Production Idea

Product Design

Prototype Product

Production System Design

Pilot Production

Production Plant

Management

Finding Customer and Market

These phases of the project are supported.

Investment and marketing phases are not supported.

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The Application Process for Grant Programs

Application for the Project (received online since 2008)

Refused

Referee reports

Evaluation by TEYDEBExpert

Accepted

• technological level and its innovational aspect

• project plan and the infrastructure of the firm

• economical profits and national acquisitions

Technology Group Committee Meeting

Preliminary Evaluation Evaluation by referees

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Statistics

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• 13.604 Project Applications

• 8.371 Supported Projects

• 5.525 Finished Projects

• 1,43 Billion USD ProvidedGrant

• 2,6 Billion USD R&D Expenditures Realized

• 3,6 Billion USD Declared R&D Expenditures

Performance of TEYDEB(Between 01.01.1995 ‐ 12.31.2011)

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Number of Projects and Firms within Industrial R&D Grant Programs

• In last 3 years, 90% of companies are SMEs and 80% of project proposals are fromSMEs.

• Increase Between 2000‐2011Number of Project Proposals >6,5 TIMESNumber of Firms (Total) >7,6 TIMESNumber of New Firms >7 TIMES

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Total Amount of Grants Provided by TÜBİTAK (Million $)

• In last 3 years, 45% of grants are provided to SMEs.

• Increase in grant amount between 2000‐2011:

Grant Amount 8,5 TIMES

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Project Applications

• 1995‐2011 total project applications

• 13.604 projects

• 6.204 companies

SME: 9.976 73%

Large: 3.628 27%

SME: 5.592 90%

Large: 622 10%

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Supported Projects

• 1995‐2011 total supported projects

• 8.371 projects

• 3.965 companies

SME: 5.831 70%

Large: 2.540 30%

SME: 3.514 89%

Large: 451 11%

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TEYDEB Funding for Private Sector’s R&D and Innovation Projects

Year Total Number of

Project Applications

Number of FirmsNumber of Firms Applying TEYDEB for the First Time

Percentage of New Firms to All

Firms

2000 260 176 99 56%

2001 333 233 130 56%

2002 374 269 154 57%

2003 418 316 192 61%

2004 503 360 230 64%

2005 595 434 254 59%

2006 711 481 290 60%

2007 1.498 1.052 743 71%

2008 2.285 1.679 1.199 71%

2009 2.001 1.495 926 62%

2010 1.401 1.120 608 54%

2011 1.688 1.338 717 54%

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*Distribution is defined based on the provided grants to funded projects.

The first three sectors;• Automotive %28• Defense %16• Informatics %15

Distribution of Total Grants According to Technology Fields (1995‐2011)*

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Decision Making

*: The number of projects evaluated in one year does not show the proposals applied in that year but shows the number of proposals processed.

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Department of Science Fellowships and GrantPrograms (BİDEB)

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BİDEB implements one of the tasks of TÜBİTAK, namely

“supporting Human Resources”.

BİDEB provides many kinds of support, such as

• creating opportunities for the improvement and development of the capacities of scientists and researchers,

• rewarding outstanding success,• granting national and international scholarships.

BİDEB

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National/International Science Olympiads and Project Contests

National/International Scholarships for Undergraduate andGraduate Students

National/International Postdoctoral Fellowships

National Scientific Meetings Grants

International Scientific Meetings Participation Grants

Scope of Grants

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BİDEB supports activities in the following areas:

Natural SciencesMedical SciencesEngineering and Technological Sciences Agricultural and Veterinary SciencesSocial Sciences and Humanities

BİDEB ‐Activities

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13 programs by 2012:

National Undergraduate Scholarship Program

National/International Research Projects Fellowship Program for Undergraduate Students

National Scholarship Program for MSc Students

National Scholarship Program for PhD Students

National MSc and PhD Scholarship Program for Senior Undergraduate Students

National Research Fellowship Program for PhD students

National Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

Postdoctoral Reintegration Fellowship Program

“Training the Trainers” Support Program

Summer School Fellowship Program for MSc and PhD Students

National Scientific Meetings Fellowship Program

Scientific Cooperation Meetings Support Program

Project Writing Workshops Support Program

BİDEB ‐National Fellowships & Grant Programs

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11 programs by 2012:

FOR TURKISH RESEARCHERS

International PhD Fellowship Program

International MSc Fellowship Program

International Research Fellowship Program

International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

International Scientific Meetings Fellowship Program

TÜBITAK‐LINDAU Scientific Meetings Fellowship Program

FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS

Graduate Scholarship Program for The Least Developed Countries

PhD Fellowship Program For Foreign Citizens

Research Fellowship Program For Foreign Citizens

Visiting Scientists Fellowship Program

Co‐Funded Brain Circulation Scheme

BİDEB ‐ International Fellowships & Grant Programs

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• Graduate Scholarship Program for The LeastDeveloped Countries (2235)

• PhD Fellowship Program for Foreigners (2215)

• Research Fellowship Program for Foreigners (2216)

• Visiting Scientists Fellowship Program (2221)

• Co‐Funded Brain Circulation Scheme (2236)

Fellowship Programs for Foreigners

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Purpose : to support highly qualified students intending to complete their PhD studies in Turkey.

Requirements :• be a non‐Turkish citizen• be under the age of 30• be accepted as a PhD student at a university in

Turkey• certify that he/she has sufficient English or Turkish to

pursue his/her studiesFunding Scheme : travel and research grants (per month) are

met by TÜBİTAK. Tuition fees and health insurance may also be included.

Amount : 1800TL (~1000$) /monthDuration : 4 years (maximum)Application Periods : Twice a year

PhD Fellowship Program for Foreigners

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Purpose : to support highly qualified PhD students/researchers to perform part of their research in Turkey

Requirements :• be a non‐Turkish citizen• be under the age of 35• be accepted by one of the universities or research

institutes in Turkey• certify that he/she has sufficient English orTurkish to

perform the researchFunding Scheme : travel and research grants (per

month) are met by TÜBİTAK. Health insurance may also be included.

Amount : 2.250TL (~1.150$) /monthDuration :12 months (maximum)Application Periods : Twice a year

Research Fellowship Program for Foreigners

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Purpose :To support scientists/experts working abroad to visit Turkey by seminars conferences, lectures, research and technological innovation.

Requirements : Scientists or researchers employed by thestate and private sector institutions

Funding Scheme : Travel expenses of the visiting scientist are metby TÜBİTAK. Moreover, for visits up to 4 weeks,an honorarium may be given to the visitingscientist.

Amount : max. 3000$ /month

Duration :12 months (maximum)

Application Periods : the last working day of each month

Visiting Scientists Fellowship Program

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Countries distribution of cumulative foreign PhD fellows by 2011

Countries Distribution of Foreign PhD Fellows

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OnlineApplication

• Eligibility Check

• Classification according to Science Fields

• Organization of Selection Committees

Panel Review

Ranking

BİDEB Decision

TÜBİTAK Approval

Application & Assessment Procedure

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BİDEB

STATISTICS

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The number includes in the numbers of scientist started to be supported in the relevant year, and other fellows continued to be supported from the previous years.

Human Resources Development

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2003 2011 Increase

Number of Application 1.739 26.264 > 15 times

Number of Supported People 614 10.731 > 17 times

Total Expensed Budget (Million $)* 2,1 45,3 > 22 times

*Deflated to 2012 constant prices

The number only includes in the numbers of scientist started to be supported in the relevant year except grants for primary and secondary school students.

Human Resources Development

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Science field distribution of cumulative BIDEB Grants between 2000 and 2010

Science Field Distribution of Grants and Fellowships

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Undergraduate, MSc and PhD Scholarship ProgramsStatistics (Total Support)

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National PhD Scholarship Program and the Number of PhD Students in Turkey (Total Support)

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National/International Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs Statistics (Total Support)

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Funding Mechanisms and Human Management in TÜBİTAK · TÜBİTAK Proposal& SupportedProjects (1007) Public projects are included. TÜBİTAK ARDEB Projects (1007) Public projects