Open Calls
The 2517 TÜBİTAK – Azerbaijan Science Foundation (ASF) Bilateral Cooperation Call Is Now Open for Applications!
06.08.2025
A bilateral cooperation call for joint research and development projects has been published by TÜBİTAK and the Azerbaijan Science Foundation (ASF).
Within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 1071 Programme and in line with the cooperation between TÜBİTAK and the Azerbaijan Science Foundation (ASF), joint research and development (R&D) projects to be carried out between Turkish and Azerbaijani scientists will be supported.
The thematic areas covered by the call are presented below:
- Information and Communication Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data, Information Security);
- Nanotechnology and Sensors (Micro-Nano-Opto-Electromechanical Systems and Sensor Technologies);
- Energy (Hydrogen Energy);
- Physics (Particle and Nuclear Physics, Experimental Physics, Statistical and Nonlinear Physics);
- Petrochemistry;
- Biotechnology.
Project applications to TÜBİTAK must be submitted via the electronic application system.
The Call Text for the TÜBİTAK-ASF Joint Project Call is provided below.
Application Deadline: 04 November 2025
E-signature Deadline: 18 November 2025
Continuously Open Calls
*TÜBİTAK
*Programme | Purpose | Who | Project | Budget | Link | Application |
| Its purpose is to provide support for short-term, small-budget research and development projects addressing rapid research needs or carried out within the scope of a doctoral thesis at universities, research hospitals and research institutes. | Faculty members holding a doctoral degree Public sector/university researchers | Max. 12 months | 100,000 TL (Scholarships Included) | 1002-A Website | 1002-A Guide |
| Scientific research addressing natural disasters, epidemics, environmental events or emergencies affecting the national agenda | Researchers holding a doctorate Public sector/university | Max. 6 months | 85,000 TL (Scholarships Included) | 1002 - B Emergency Support Website | 1002-B Guide |
| Developing methods, products or technologies to be created for the first time on a national scale; commercialization potential | Individuals holding at least a bachelor's degree who are employed on a permanent/full-time basis at universities, public institutions or private organizations | Max. 18 months | 950,000 TL (Scholarships Included) | 1005- National New Ideas Website | 1005 Guide |
| Developing scientific and innovative solutions to social problems that contribute to policy making | Individuals holding at least a bachelor's degree who are employed on a permanent/full-time basis at universities, public institutions or private organizations may apply. Doctoral students and retirees may serve as project coordinators provided that they do not receive a project incentive bonus (PTİ). Researchers and consultants may also take part in the project. | Max. 24 months | 1,000,000 TL (Scholarships Included) | 3005 Website | 3005 Application Guide |
| The purpose of the Career Development Programme (3501) is to encourage the work of scientists holding a doctorate who are at the beginning of their careers by providing project support. | PhD and Equivalent | Max. 36 Months | 1,000,000 TL (Scholarships Included) | 3501 Website | 3501 Application Guide |
| Establishing research networks across Europe, sharing knowledge and producing joint publications | Researchers holding a doctorate | Max. 36 Months | 2,400,000 TL (Excluding PTİ and Institutional Share) |