TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B Announced Applications for 2026

Giresun University announced that applications for the TÜBİTAK Scientific Research Support Programs Directorate (BİDEB) conducted 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program and 2209-B University Students Industry-Oriented Research Projects Support Program for the year 2026 are now open. Applications started on October 7, 2026 and will continue until November 11, 2026, at 17:30. Applications are made online through the TÜBİTAK Management Information System (TYBS).

About TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B Programs

Both programs aim to provide associate and undergraduate students with research and project management experience. 2209-A is aimed at research projects that students will conduct under the guidance of an academic advisor. 2209-B targets research projects that aim to produce solutions to an industry problem or develop or improve products, methods, or processes with application potential in the industry.

The maximum support limit for 2209-A projects is 12,000 TL, while for 2209-B projects it is 16,000 TL. The project duration for both programs is up to 12 months. The project team can consist of one executor and a maximum of four project partners.

Application Requirements for TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B

Students enrolled in a program that grants an associate or undergraduate degree in Turkey can apply. Open education and preparatory class students cannot participate as project executors or project partners.

Students can apply individually or as a team. A student cannot be an executor or project partner in multiple 2209-A or 2209-B applications in the same term.

2209-A projects must be conducted under the guidance of an academic advisor. In 2209-B projects, in addition to the academic advisor, there must also be an industry advisor. The academic advisor and industry advisor cannot be the same person.

How to Apply for TÜBİTAK 2209

Applications are made by the student project executor through TYBS. The completed application by the student is first submitted for approval by the project academic advisor. After the advisor's approval, the application is transferred to the electronic signature process of the university's authorized representative. This process must be completed for the application to be valid.

The deadline for application and academic advisor approval is November 11, 2026, at 17:30. The electronic signature process by the authorized representative will be conducted between November 16-23, 2026.

The research proposal must be prepared in the format specified by TÜBİTAK and in Turkish. It is also important for the academic advisor's YÖKSİS and ARBİS information to be up to date for the application process.

Giresun University Application Support

Giresun University Project Support and Management Coordination provides support to students and academic advisors preparing for applications. The coordination office offers information and guidance on evaluating the call conditions, determining the appropriate program, planning the application process, and application documents. Students and academic advisors can direct their questions to this unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do Giresun University TÜBİTAK 2209-A applications end?
The deadline for applications and academic advisor approval is November 11, 2026, at 17:30. Applications started on October 7, 2026.

Where can TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B applications be made?
Applications are made online by the student project executor through the TÜBİTAK Management Information System (TYBS).

What is the support amount for TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B?
The maximum support limit for 2209-A projects is 12,000 TL, and for 2209-B projects, it is 16,000 TL.

Who can apply for TÜBİTAK 2209?
Students enrolled in an associate or undergraduate program in Turkey can apply. Open education and preparatory class students cannot be executors or project partners.

When is the Giresun University TÜBİTAK 2209 institutional electronic signature process?
The institutional representative's electronic signature process will be conducted between November 16-23, 2026.