Overview of National Funding
National funding programmes provide different opportunities to support scientific research, innovative ideas, applied studies, and university industry collaboration. Each programme has its own requirements regarding subject, applicant eligibility, budget, duration, and expected outcomes.
Internal Research Support
- Ankara Science University Scientific Research Projects - BAP The University’s internal funding mechanism supporting scientific research, original academic work, and the development of research infrastructure.
Principal National Funding Bodies
- TÜBİTAK - Academic Research Funding Provides programmes for different research needs, including 1001, 1002-A, 1002-B, 1005, 3005, and 3501.
- TÜSEB - Health Research Funding Supports academic and applied projects in health sciences, biotechnology, artificial intelligence in health, medical devices, biomaterials, and diagnostic and treatment technologies.
- Development Agencies Provide financial, technical, and feasibility support in line with regional development priorities. Programmes in Ankara are coordinated by the Ankara Development Agency.
- Ministries and Public Institutions Ministries, public institutions, and affiliated bodies may publish periodic calls for research, capacity building, and implementation projects in specific policy areas.
- University Industry Funding Joint R&D and innovation projects may be developed with private-sector organisations under TÜBİTAK TEYDEB, KOSGEB, and similar public programmes.
Support Provided by the Projects Office Directorate
The Directorate supports academic units in:
- Matching project ideas with appropriate national funding programmes
- Reviewing eligibility requirements and application conditions
- Preparing application schedules and development plans
- Reviewing proposals, work packages, budgets, and required documents
- Coordinating internal approval and submission processes
The current call document, application guide, and programme-specific requirements should always be reviewed before submission.