CoCirculation3 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Turkey

Get ready for the applications for CoCirculation3 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a prestigious opportunity co-funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND scheme and implemented by TÜBİTAK. This fully funded program, with a €15 million budget, supports experienced postdoctoral researchers from any nationality to conduct high-quality research in all scientific fields at leading academic and non-academic institutions in Türkiye.

The program offers fellowships for up to 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension in a non-academic organization, fostering international collaboration and professional development. The first call deadline is December 1, 2025, and there is no application fee. Researchers who have not resided in Türkiye for more than 12 months in the past 36 months are eligible to apply. You can check out more postdoc positions here

Key Details

• Funding: Fully funded, including living allowance (€3,980/month), family allowance (€600/month), research/training/networking costs (€1,000/month), entrepreneurship allowance (€250/month), and host institution budget (€130/month).
• Duration: Up to 24 months, with an optional 12-month non-academic secondment.
• Eligibility: Postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, compliant with the mobility rule
• Research Fields: Open to all scientific areas.
• Applications open: 1 September, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
• Application Fee: None.

Eligibility for Applicants

• No age or nationality restrictions: Researchers from any country can apply.
• Postdoctoral status: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the call deadline (December 1, 2025). Those who have successfully defended their thesis (unconditionally) but haven’t received their degree are also eligible, with supporting documentation.
• Mobility rule: Applicants must not have resided or worked in Türkiye for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the call deadline. Short stays (up to 20 days per year) and compulsory national service are excluded.
• Green Deal focus: Proposals aligned with Türkiye’s Green Growth Technology Roadmap or EU Green Deal priorities are eligible.
• Employment restrictions:
  • Researchers permanently employed by their proposed host institution are ineligible but can apply with a different host, terminating their current contract if selected.
  • Previous recipients of Co-Circulation or CoCirculation2 funding are ineligible.
  • Turkish nationals with mandatory service obligations in Türkiye from prior fellowships cannot apply.

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Eligibility for Host Organizations

• Applications must be submitted through a single independent legal entity (academic or non-academic) in the TRA.
• Secondment host organizations (if applicable) must be high-quality research institutions in the TRA or abroad, evaluated during the review process.
• Supervisors should be team leaders with outstanding scientific profiles, chosen freely by applicants.
• Gender Equality Plans are an asset for host institutions but not mandatory.

Eligibility for Research Proposals

• Submit proposals via the TÜBİTAK Management Information System (MIS) (tybs.tubitak.gov.tr) by the deadline.
• Proposals must be in English and complete all sections.
• Proposals with a Green Deal focus are prioritized.
• Include a completed Ethical Issues table.
• For secondments, provide commitment letters from secondment host institutions.

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Evaluation Criteria

Proposals are evaluated based on three key criteria, each with specific weights and a minimum threshold of 70%:

Tiebreaker Priorities

For proposals with equal scores:

1. Higher Excellence score.
2. Higher Impact score.
3. Gender balance among applicants.
4. Stronger alignment with Green Deal priorities.

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Financial Support

CoCirculation3 offers a competitive funding package to attract top researchers:

• Top-Up Allowance: Provided for secondments abroad, based on the destination country.
• Net Salary: Approximately €1,850–€2,400/month (after taxes and deductions) plus €390–€510/month family allowance, depending on exchange rates and Türkiye’s progressive tax system (15%–40%).

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How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the TÜBİTAK MIS (tybs.tubitak.gov.tr). Follow these steps:

1. Register in ARBİS:
   • Create an account at arbis.tubitak.gov.tr (select English interface).
   • Enter identity and contact information.
2. Access TÜBİTAK MIS:
   • Log in at tybs.tubitak.gov.tr using your ARBİS credentials.
   • Navigate to “Application Management” > “Open Calls” > “2236 Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme 3” > “Start Process.”
3. Prepare Your Proposal:
   • Collaborate with your mentor and refer to the Guide for Applicants (GFA).
   • Structure your proposal in five sections: Excellence, Impact, Quality and Efficiency of Implementation, CV, and Ethical Aspects.
   • Maximum length: 10 pages for sections 1–3, plus 1 page for Start Page and 1 for Table of Contents. CV: up to 5 pages.
4. Submit Required Documents:
   • Detailed research proposal (including Ethical Issues table).
   • CVs for applicant and supervisor(s).
   • PhD diploma or certified graduation certificate (with translation if not in Turkish/English).
   • Letter of Support from the host institution (and secondment institution, if applicable).
   • Proof of residence (non-Turkish citizens) or Entry/Exit Report (Turkish citizens, via e-devlet) for mobility rule verification post-award.

Note: Ensure all information is accurate and files are accessible. Late or emailed submissions are not accepted.

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Application Deadlines

Resources

• Proposal Template
• Guide For Applicant
• CV Template
• The European Green Deal and Related Research Fields