Is TÜBİTAK 2216 open now?
No. The official programme page states that applications are closed.
How much is the fellowship?
TRY 32,500 monthly for doctoral researchers and TRY 43,500 for young postdoctoral researchers.
Is it a tuition scholarship?
No. It supports research stays rather than degree tuition.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The old broad keyword is best mapped to TÜBİTAK's international 2216 research fellowship, which supports foreign PhD students and young postdocs undertaking research in Türkiye.
Other verified benefits
Monthly stipend of TRY 32,500 for doctoral researchers and TRY 43,500 for young postdoctoral researchers, plus travel to/from Türkiye and private health-insurance support up to the programme limit.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
This is a research fellowship, not a degree-tuition scholarship. Family members are not funded, and some insurance/travel support can depend on programme decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Foreign citizens who are doctoral students having passed the qualifying stage or young postdocs, have a Turkish host invitation, adequate research language and meet the age limit.
The programme requires an invitation from the top official of the Turkish university/research institute and TÜBİTAK-format research proposal/CV.
Eligible countries
Foreign citizens meeting 2216 doctoral/postdoctoral research rules.
Language requirements
Applicants must certify sufficient command of the research language.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Research proposal
- CV or résumé
- Host supervisor commitment letter
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Passport/ID
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Wait for TÜBİTAK to reopen 2216.
- Secure an eligible Turkish host institution and invitation.
- Prepare the TÜBİTAK research proposal and CV templates.
- Register in ARBIS and apply through the announced electronic system.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the TÜBİTAK 2216 Fellowship?
The current programme page lists TRY 32,500 per month for doctoral researchers and TRY 43,500 for young postdoctoral researchers.