The application process for ARDEB programs has been simplified.

To facilitate and expedite the application process for support programs administered by the Research Support Programs Directorate (ARDEB), effective from May 22, 2020; during the application phase, project proposal form and attachments. (Appendix 1: Resources and Appendix 2: Budget and Justification) No other documents will be requested.
In the new process, the following documents will not be required during the application process:, if the project is approved The documents must be submitted to our institution in full and in the requested format within the timeframe specified by the relevant Research Support Group. If the documents are not provided within the specified deadlines, the project will not be implemented.
- Intellectual Property Rights Ownership Protocol
- Ethics Committee Approval CertificateIf necessary)
- Legal/Special Permit DocumentIf necessary)
- Letter of SupportIf necessary)
- Proforma invoice (If necessary)
- SME DeclarationIn cases where the managers and partners of capital companies that have not met the criteria for being a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) or of businesses with SME characteristics are the project executors)
The following documents, which were previously requested during the application process, will be generated by the system based on the information entered into the Project Application System (PBS), and In the project's e-signature process, these documents will be signed by the relevant individuals, thus ensuring their electronic receipt.
- Waiver FormIf necessary)
- International Researcher Information Form and Letter of Participation*If there are foreign researchers in the project) (*Due to the lack of access to electronic file signing services for researchers residing abroad, an email approval mechanism will be used for this document.).)
- Project Application Permission Form for University Faculty Members Working in Companies Operating Under Law No. 4691 on Technology Development Zones
- Doctoral Thesis Advisor Approval LetterFor 1002 Projects)
- ProtocolFor 1003 Sub-Projects and International Projects)
For project applications to be made within the scope of all term-based and non-term-based programs The transition date to the application in question; Applications for the first period of 2020 for the Scientific and Technological Research Projects Support Program (1001) will begin to be accepted. The date has been set as May 22, 2020.
We present this information to you and wish you all the best in your work.
Best regards
TÜBİTAK – Research Support Programs Directorate (ARDEB)
