TÜBİTAK to hire 170 candidate researchers, deadline July 20

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) has announced that it will recruit 170 part-time project personnel under its Candidate Researcher Program, aimed at training future scientists. The program is designed for students in their third or fourth year of relevant university departments. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to Turkey's R&D activities by working on scientific and technological projects at TÜBİTAK's research centers. Participants will gain experience working alongside expert researchers and may continue their careers as full-time researchers at TÜBİTAK after graduation. The program aims to provide a significant step in the scientific career journey of young talents.

Applications started on June 29, 2026, and will continue until July 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates can apply through the TÜBİTAK Career Portal. Applications uploaded after the deadline will not be evaluated, so applicants must pay attention to the final date. Under the program, candidate researchers will work at TÜBİTAK's research centers in Ankara and Kocaeli. These centers have Turkey's leading scientific research infrastructure, offering candidates the opportunity to work in modern laboratories.

To apply, candidates must be enrolled in the third or fourth year of relevant university departments during the 2026-2027 academic year. Application requirements include a certain academic grade point average and education in relevant fields. Applicants must upload documents such as a resume, transcript, and letter of intent to the system. TÜBİTAK will evaluate applications based on academic success as well as research potential.

Candidate researchers will work part-time during the program and receive a certain salary. This salary will help students continue their education while providing financial support. The program also aims to equip candidates with skills such as preparing scientific publications, project management, and teamwork. TÜBİTAK aims to strengthen Turkey's scientific human resources and increase its international competitiveness through this program.

TÜBİTAK's initiative is of great importance in supporting young talents in science and technology in Turkey. The program encourages students to pursue academic careers by providing early research experience. Additionally, the opportunity to become a full-time researcher at TÜBİTAK is one of the attractive aspects of the program. While applications are expected to be intense, candidates are advised to carefully review the application requirements and prepare the necessary documents completely.