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Advance Your Research Career: Apply to the TÜBİTAK 2236-A CoCirculation3 Program with Bilkent University

September 12, 2025 Written by ttoweb

Bilkent University invites outstanding postdoctoral researchers to apply to the TÜBİTAK 2236-A Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme 3 (CoCirculation3), a prestigious fellowship program co-funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND scheme.

This program provides 24-month research fellowships in Türkiye, open to experienced researchers from any nationality. Proposals are expected to address themes connected to the European Green Deal. Applicants must also meet the mobility rule, meaning they should not have lived in Türkiye for more than 12 months within the last 3 years.

Why Bilkent University?

Recognized worldwide for its excellence in research, innovation, and academic training, Bilkent University offers fellows the chance to benefit from:

  • Strong Research Ecosystem: Home to multiple Centers of Excellence and internationally funded research projects across engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
  • International Collaboration: A highly international faculty and extensive partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
  • Cutting-Edge Facilities: Access to modern laboratories, high-performance computing infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research centers.
  • Proven Track Record: Strong history of success in competitive national and EU-funded programs, including ERC, MSCA, and Horizon Europe projects.
  • Supportive Environment: The Bilkent Technology Transfer Office (TTO) provides personalized support throughout the application and fellowship, including proposal development, budgeting, IP guidance, and industry collaboration opportunities.
  • High Quality of Life: A secure, well-connected campus environment with excellent living and working conditions.

Support Offered

  • Competitive monthly stipend
  • Family and mobility allowances
  • Research, training, and networking budget
  • Entrepreneurship allowance

Call Duration: 1 September – 1 December 2025

Contact Bilkent TTO

Researchers interested in applying with Bilkent University as host institution are encouraged to contact the Bilkent Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at tto.project@bilkent.edu.tr  early to explore potential supervisors and receive guidance on preparing a competitive application.

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