TÜBİTAK Scholarships

Scholarship Types:

• TÜBİTAK 2214-A Research Fellowship for Doctoral Candidates Abroad

• TÜBİTAK 2214-B Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

• TÜBİTAK 2210 / 2211 Programs

• TÜBİTAK 2219 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Abroad

TÜBİTAK-Supported Academic Research Opportunities in the UK

TÜBİTAK scholarship programs provide significant opportunities for candidates aiming for an academic career and planning research-focused international studies. For doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and academics who wish to conduct research in the UK, these scholarships are valuable for establishing university collaborations, producing publications, building research networks, and gaining international academic visibility.

TÜBİTAK 2214-A is designed for doctoral researchers in Turkey who are at the thesis stage. Through this program, candidates can conduct research in the UK for 6 to 12 months, establish academic collaborations with universities, and develop their thesis work at an international level. The program provides monthly stipends, airfare, and health insurance support.

TÜBİTAK 2214-B, and particularly the 2219 program, stands out for candidates seeking post-doctoral research opportunities. These programs allow candidates to conduct 12 to 24 months of post-doctoral research in the UK, focus on publication-oriented work, and collaborate with a strong academic host institution. For candidates seeking postdoctoral research UK funding, TÜBİTAK 2219 is a highly prestigious option.

TÜBİTAK programs do not directly fund MBA studies, as MBA is generally considered a professional program. However, indirect support can be planned through doctoral-based academic transitions, research projects, or hybrid funding models. Similarly, TÜBİTAK does not directly finance undergraduate studies abroad but may provide support for summer schools, project competitions, and research/internship-focused programs.

EL-TE Global Consultancy offers professional support to candidates applying for TÜBİTAK scholarships, including program eligibility analysis, UK university matching, academic CV structuring, motivation letter and research proposal writing, supervisor connections, and interview preparation.