The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) presents the Science, Special, Service and Incentive Awards to support scientists and researchers, promote scientific and technological achievements, and recognize outstanding contributions to science and technology.
As the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Coordinatorship for Incentives and Awards, we aim to enhance the national and international visibility of our academic staff’s scientific achievements. We encourage our academics to follow TÜBİTAK award programs and participate in the relevant application or nomination processes.
The Science Award is presented to living scientists who have made significant contributions to science at the international level through research conducted in Türkiye. Individual applications are not accepted; candidates must be nominated by authorized individuals, institutions, or organizations.
The Special Award, equivalent to the Science Award, is presented to living scientists who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye and have made internationally significant contributions to science through research conducted abroad. Candidates must be nominated; individual applications are not accepted.
The Service Award is presented to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the advancement of science and technology in Türkiye. Deceased scientists may also be nominated.
The Incentive Award is presented to living scientists residing in Türkiye who have demonstrated the potential to make significant international contributions to science and who have not reached the age of 40 as of the first day of the award year. For female applicants, one year is added to the age limit for each childbirth. Candidates may apply individually or be nominated.
The Science, Special and Service Awards cover Basic Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Humanities. The Incentive Award additionally covers Polar Studies.
Individual applications are not accepted for the Science, Special and Service Awards; candidates must be nominated. For the Incentive Award, individual applications and nominations are both accepted. University senates and executive boards are among the bodies authorized to nominate candidates.
For 2026, recipients of the Science and Special Awards receive the Turkish lira equivalent of 10 full gold coins, while recipients of the Incentive Award receive the equivalent of 5 full gold coins. Science and Incentive Award recipients are also provided with TRY 3,000,000 in research support for research conducted in Türkiye.
As the Coordinatorship for Incentives and Awards, we will continue to share current calls and announcements to raise awareness of TÜBİTAK award programs, encourage eligible candidates, and enhance the national visibility of the scientific achievements of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University academics.
For current programs, eligibility requirements, and application and nomination procedures: https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/kurumsal/oduller