The TÜBİTAK Scientist Support Programmes Directorate (BİDEB) has opened the 2025 call for the 2209-B Programme to provide associate and undergraduate students in Turkey with research experience through industry-oriented projects. The programme encourages students to prepare research projects aimed at solving an industrial problem or having the potential for industrial application.

📅 Call Timeline

• Application Opening Date: 13 October 2025
• Application Closing Date: 12 November 2025 (17:30)
• Institutional Authority E-signature Start Date: 17 November 2025
• Institutional Authority E-signature Deadline: 24 November 2025

Applications will be submitted online via the TÜBİTAK Management Information System (TYBS).

✅ Eligibility

• Students enrolled in an associate or undergraduate degree programme in Turkey (excluding Open Education and Preparatory Class students) are eligible to apply.
• Projects must be conducted under the guidance of one academic and one industry advisor.
• Students can apply individually or in a team (one project leader and up to four project partners).
• Applicants cannot be involved in more than one 2209-A or 2209-B project in the same period.
• The same project must not have previously received support from TÜBİTAK.

📂 Support Scope and Duration:

• Research projects are supported for a maximum of 12 months.
• Support is provided for expenses such as machinery/equipment, consumables, travel, and service procurement required for the projects.

💶 Funding Opportunities:

• Maximum 12.000 TL funding.
• The IBAN number entered in the online application must belong to the student project leader.

📌 Useful Links

• 2025 2209-B Call Announcement