TÜBİTAK Science, Special, Service and Incentive Awards for 2026 Opened for Applications!

Dear Faculty Members,

 In 2026, awards will be given by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) in four categories: Science, Special, Service and Incentive Awards. 

Science Award: It is given to living scientists who have made significant contributions to science at the international level through their studies in our country.

Special Award: Equivalent to the Science Award, it is given to living scientists who are citizens of the Republic of Turkey and have contributed to science at the international level with their studies abroad.

Service Award: Given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of science and technology in our country. Scientists who are no longer alive may also be nominated for the Service Award.

Incentive Award: It is given to scientists living in Turkey who have proven that they have the qualifications to make significant contributions to science at the international level in the future with their studies, who are not over 40 years old on the first day of the year when the award is given (Candidates who born in 1985 and earlier are not eligible to apply).

Candidates for the Incentive Award can apply personally or be nominated. Individual applications cannot be made for the Science, Special and Service Awards, a nomination is required.

** The application deadline has been announced as May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Faculty members interested in applying for TÜBİTAK awards areexpected to contact the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to facilitate the planning and coordination of the application process.

Applications for TÜBİTAK Science, Special, Service and Incentive Awards are made through the Awards Application System, which can be accessed at https://oduller.tubitak.gov.tr.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via grants@ozyegin.edu.tr.

Kind regards,

ÖzÜ TTO