The TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship is a national graduate funding program supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey and supported institutionally by Sabancı University for graduate students. Sabancı University encourages its admitted graduate students to apply for the TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2210 National Graduate Scholarship Program for Doctoral students. However, students must first secure admission to a graduate program and then apply separately to TÜBİTAK for the scholarship. This scholarship allows students to receive financial support from a national research organization while studying at Sabancı University. Therefore, the program provides both national and university-level support for graduate education.
Background and Purpose
TÜBİTAK established the BİDEB scholarship program to support graduate education, research development, and scientific advancement in Turkey. Sabancı University supports this program by providing additional benefits to students who receive TÜBİTAK funding. Moreover, the collaboration between TÜBİTAK and Sabancı University aims to encourage talented students to pursue graduate education and research careers. The program also promotes scientific research, innovation, and academic development. As a result, students receive financial support and academic opportunities that help them focus on research and academic success.
TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship Benefits
Students who receive the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship receive financial support from TÜBİTAK and additional benefits from Sabancı University. Sabancı University provides full tuition fee exemption for funded students. In addition, the university provides a monthly cash contribution to Doctoral students for 10 months per year in addition to the TÜBİTAK stipend. Furthermore, students receive accommodation in university dormitories, private health insurance, and transportation support if they do not stay in dormitories. The university also provides laptop computer support and conference support once per year. Therefore, the scholarship provides comprehensive financial and academic support.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must first be admitted to a graduate program at Sabancı University. After admission, students must apply separately to the TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2210 National Graduate Scholarship Program. Students must demonstrate strong academic performance, research potential, and academic achievements. In addition, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continue receiving TÜBİTAK funding to keep the scholarship benefits.
TÜBİTAK BİDEB Scholarship Application Process
Students must first apply and gain admission to a Doctoral program at Sabancı University. After admission, students apply separately to the TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship through the TÜBİTAK application system. TÜBİTAK evaluates applications based on academic merit and research potential. If students receive the TÜBİTAK scholarship, Sabancı University will then provide additional university benefits and tuition fee exemption.
Opportunities for Scholars
Students who receive this scholarship can pursue graduate studies with strong financial support and research opportunities. Moreover, students gain access to research facilities, academic conferences, and research collaborations. Therefore, the scholarship helps students build strong academic, research, and professional careers while contributing to scientific research and development.