Home

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

  • Q: Is there a nationality restriction for candidates wishing to apply for the Co-Circulation Scheme?
  • A:  No, this program is open to all nationalities.
  • Q: I have dual citizenship. Can I apply for the Co-Circulation Scheme?
  • A: Yes, dual citizenship is not a barrier in applying for the scheme as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
  •  
  • Q: I am about to finish my Ph.D. Can I apply for the Co-Circulation Scheme?
  • A: Yes, you can apply as long as you meet the eligibility criteria listed in the guide for applicants.

  • Q: I do not have a doctorate degree. Can I apply for the program?
  • A: Yes, you can apply if you have at least four years of full-time research experience. The courses taken during the graduate studies are not considered as full-time research activity. However, if you hold assistantship positions during your graduate studies, the time you spent in that positions is taken into account as experience.
  •  
  • Q: How are the four years of full-time research experience calculated?
  • A: Reference date is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle to him to embark on a doctorate.
  •  
  • Q: Can I apply to more than one Marie Curie Actions at the same time?
  • A: Yes, you can apply more than one Marie Curie Actions. However, you cannot benefit, at the same time, more than one Marie Curie Actions.
  •  
  • Q: Can I apply to both Co-Circulation Scheme and other TÜBİTAK's support programs at the same time?
  • A: Yes you can apply both at the same time. However, you cannot benefit both at the same time.
  •  
  • Q: Can I reapply if my application has already been evaluated as unsuccessful?
  • A: Yes, a second application is possible as long as you fulfill the eligibillity criteria. However, the application procedure should be completed and all the documents must be submitted again.
  •  
  • Q: My scientist in charge has provided me the documents which must be prepared by him/her for my application. Can I upload them myself?
  • A: Yes, you may either upload the documents which ust be prepared by the scientist in charge and host institution or the scientist in charge may sent them in PDF format by email to the following address bideb2236@tubitak.gov.tr
  •  
  • Q: My referees have given me the reference letters for my application. Can I upload them myself? 
  • A: Yes, you may either upload them or he/she may sent the letters in PDF format by email to the following address bideb2236@tubitak.gov.tr
  •  
  • Q: I have finished Ph.D but I do not have the diploma from my university yet. Should I upload the provisional certificate?
  • A: Yes,you may upload the provisional certificate during the application. If you have been accepted to be funded within Co-Circulation Scheme, a copy of Ph.D diploma has to be sent to the Call Secretariat.
  •  
  • Q: Who should prepare the application?
  • A: The proposal should be prepared jointly by the applicant and the scientist in charge in the host institution. Usually, it is the applicant who prepares the proposal summary and the scientist in charge should agree on the content.
  •  
  • Q: I submitted all my documents and approved my application. Is there anything else I need to provide?
  • A: No, you do not need to provide anything. However, the documents prepared by your scientist in charge and the reference letters have not been submitted to bideb2236@tubitak.gov.tr before the deadine of scheme, your application will be considered incomplete.
  •  
  • Q: When will I hear back on my application?
  • A: You should hear back from us within 10 weeks after the deadline.
  •  
  • Q: One of the eligibility of the scheme is "At the deadline for submission of proposal, the researcher must not have resided in Turkey more than 12 months within 3 years". I have made short-term visits to Turkey within  3 years. Are the length of these visits included into the duration of residence.
  • A:The visits less than 15 working day are not taken into account.
  •  
  • Q: What documents are acceptable for "Proof of Residence"?
  • A: Any of the following documents are acceptable for proof of residence
  •          -  Paycheck, stub or earning statement with your employer's name and address
  •          -  A utility bill for water, gas, electricity or telephone
  •          -  An account stament from bank
  •          -  Certified university record or transkript
  •          -  Property tax bill
  •  
  • Q: What is the procedure for submitting a report?
  • A: You may submit your progress and final reports in pdf via email to bideb2236@tubitak.gov.tr