Dear Researchers,

The TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program aims to encourage highly qualified researchers, particularly Turkish scientists currently working abroad, to return to Türkiye and continue their work in academia, industry, and public institutions.

Through this prestigious program, researchers will not only benefit from substantial funding support but will also have the opportunity to access Türkiye's advanced research infrastructures, mentor young researchers, and transfer their international experience to our national research ecosystem. The 2232 Program represents a significant opportunity both for researchers and for the development of Türkiye's science and technology ecosystem.

The 2025 call was launched on 27 September 2025, with a deadline of 24 November 2025.

You may find the scope and application criteria of the program at the links below. We particularly encourage you to share this information with researchers who are planning to return to Türkiye.

• 2232-A International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers

• 2232-B International Fellowship for Early-Stage Researchers

For any inquiries, please contact the Research Coordination – Project Support Office.

E-mail: pdo@metu.edu.tr