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The main purpose of the Baykuş Awards is to recognize successful research projects. The awards are designed to highlight the impact and added value that research creates in business processes and decision-making, as well as the importance of research. Awards are presented in a range of categories. One of these, Academic Baykuş, recognizes research conducted by academics working at universities.
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The Science Academy prioritizes encouraging young people to conduct excellent science and rewarding good examples. For this reason, it launched BAGEP in 2013 to identify and recognize outstanding young academics and support them in conducting new research. The award provides a cash research grant to be used over a two-year period. The evaluation considers both candidates’ achievements and track records as researchers, and their proposed work, research potential, and future plans.
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Individuals under the age of 38 who have made international-level contributions to basic sciences and engineering, and who have played a pioneering role in developing these fields and increasing their visibility in Türkiye, may apply for the Young Scientist Awards. Applications are evaluated by a selection committee appointed by the rectors of the three university partners, according to contributions to science, the dissemination of science, and the use of science for the benefit of society.
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Eczacıbaşı Group continues the tradition of “contributing to science, rewarding achievement,” initiated by its founder Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı in 1959 to support the development of medical and pharmaceutical sciences, through the Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı Medical Awards. The awards are presented every two years. To date, 34 Medical Science Awards, 43 Medical Incentive Awards, and 17 Medical Student Project Awards have been presented, while 178 projects have been successfully completed under the Scientific Research Support Awards.
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As part of its mission to encourage and recognize scientists, IEEE Türkiye presents four separate awards:
IEEE Türkiye Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to scientists who have made major contributions to Türkiye’s academic community at the international level through original, pioneering, and groundbreaking research in IEEE fields of activity.
IEEE Türkiye Research Incentive Award: Presented to scientists who stand out for outstanding scientific work in IEEE fields of activity, completed their doctorates within the past ten years, conducted a significant portion of their postdoctoral research in Türkiye, and reside in Türkiye.
IEEE Türkiye Doctoral Dissertation Award: Presented to promising young scientists who completed a doctorate at a university in Türkiye within the past two years in an IEEE field of activity and produced an outstanding doctoral dissertation.
IEEE Türkiye Outstanding Service Award: Presented to individuals who have made major contributions to IEEE Türkiye through volunteer activities.
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The Elginkan Foundation organizes the Turkish Culture Research and Technology Awards annually to contribute to and support the development of research, studies, and services in science, culture, and the arts in Türkiye. The awards are presented in two categories: the Turkish Culture Research Award and the Technology Award.
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Presented by the Turkish Social Science Association, the Young Social Scientists Competition awards prizes in the doctoral and master’s thesis categories. Its aim is to support research in the social sciences and encourage communication among social science disciplines.
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Koç University’s Vehbi Koç Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) issues an annual call for research awards for scholarly work investigating Ankara and its surroundings, without restrictions on discipline or field. Topics include the region’s social, institutional, and economic history; cultural, social, geographical, and environmental characteristics; urban, historical, cultural, literary, and artistic development; tangible and intangible cultural heritage; diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations with other cities and countries throughout history; urban aspects of historical processes and practices in law, medicine, and education; and urban governance, rural areas, development, growth, sustainability, tourism, natural resources, demographics, and climate change.
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The Human Development Research Award is primarily given for scientific research projects in psychology that support human development or, more broadly, human well-being, whether through practical applications or by informing them. Projects of a similar nature in other behavioral sciences, such as sociology and education, are also eligible.
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The L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships are run in collaboration between L’Oréal Türkiye and the UNESCO National Commission of Türkiye. They aim to enhance, develop, and encourage the contributions of women pursuing research careers in Türkiye. The focus areas are physical and engineering sciences, and life sciences.
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The METU Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar Education and Research Foundation presents the following awards annually to recognize the research, practical work, and services of distinguished scientists and practitioners across all fields of science; validate their competence and strengthen their work; and inspire the next generation:
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The Şirin Tekeli Research Award was established to support and encourage gender-focused research in Türkiye. It is open to doctoral students and all researchers who received their doctoral degree no more than 15 years ago.
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With the mission of supporting research, educational programs, and other initiatives related to public health and nutrition, the Sabri Ülker Foundation organizes the Sabri Ülker International Science Award competition annually. The award was established to encourage new and impactful scientific research in nutrition, metabolism, and public health. It aims to recognize early-career independent scientists conducting high-quality research in nutrition and metabolism in any field that can contribute to future advances in public health.
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As part of its mission to encourage and recognize scientists, TÜBA established the International TÜBA Academy Awards in 2015. The awards are open to scientists whose work in their fields is original, pioneering, and groundbreaking.
Each year, one award is presented in each of the following three categories to nominated scientists from Türkiye or scientists with ties to Türkiye:
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GEBİP is organized annually to support young scientists recognized for the quality of their scientific work, help them advance their research and develop their own research groups, and encourage young scientists in Türkiye to pursue outstanding research. The award is open to scientists under the age of 39 from all scientific fields who work or will work in Türkiye. Since 2018, one year is added to the age limit of 39 for each birth for female candidates.
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The TÜBA Scientific Authored Book Awards Program (TÜBA-TESEP) aims to encourage the production of high-quality original works in Turkish for universities. Applications may be submitted for authored works used, or suitable for use, in university courses at any level.
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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) presents awards in five categories: Science, Special, Service, Incentive, and Polar Research.
Science Award: Presented to living scientists who have made significant contributions to science at the international level through their work in Türkiye.
Special Award: The equivalent of the Science Award, presented to living Turkish citizens who have made international-level contributions to science through work conducted abroad.
Service Award: Presented to individuals who have provided outstanding service to the development of science and technology in Türkiye. Scientists who are no longer living may also be nominated.
Incentive Award: Presented to living scientists based in Türkiye who have demonstrated, through their work, the potential to make significant contributions to science internationally in the future and who are no older than 40 on January 1 of the award year.
Polar Research Award: Equivalent to the Incentive Award, this recognizes young researchers and scientists whose outstanding polar research has contributed to science. Eligible scientists must be based in Türkiye and no older than 40 on January 1 of the award year.
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The TWAS Incentive Award is presented by TÜBİTAK on a rotating basis in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. In 2020, it was to be presented in the chemistry category. The TÜBİTAK–TWAS Incentive Award recognizes scientists based in Türkiye who have demonstrated through their work the potential to make significant contributions to science internationally in the future and who are no older than 40 on January 1 of the award year.
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The TÜBİTAK Project Performance Award (PPÖ) is an incentive award granted to project teams (project leaders and researchers) whose projects achieve a high level of success. Except for projects supported under the 1007 Public Research Projects and 1301 İŞBAP programs, the award is calculated according to criteria and evaluation methods determined by TÜBİTAK. It aims to increase the quantity and quality of the outputs, outcomes, and impact of projects supported by the Research Support Programs Directorate (ARDEB).
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The Turkish Neurological Society awards aim to support and encourage scientific efforts that help develop neurology in Türkiye, bring the field up to contemporary scientific standards, strengthen the presence of Society members on national and international platforms, and address national health issues related to neurology. The awards include:
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Established in 1977, the Sedat Simavi Awards honor individuals who have achieved major scientific accomplishments, produced outstanding works, or made significant advances, with the aim of encouraging creative work and contributing to the fields of art, culture, science, and sport. Awards are presented in journalism, radio, television, caricature, literature, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and sports. Applications are accepted until September 30.
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Since 1981, the Turkish Writers’ Union (TYB) has presented its “Writers, Thinkers, and Artists of the Year” awards annually. The program aims to promote writers and their works and support efforts in these fields. Awards are presented to living poets and writers whose works have been published during the year, as well as individuals with original work in the visual arts. A person who has received the award once cannot receive it again.
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These individual and institutional awards, presented by the Council of Higher Education, aim to encourage scientific research and work that is original, innovative, and of outstanding quality and aligned with the mission of higher education. They also recognize scientific activities and work and practices associated with supported and/or conducted scientific research and development projects.
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The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) program offers awards of up to $80,000 to faculty members at academic institutions worldwide. The ARA program primarily funds projects led by PhD students or postdoctoral researchers. To encourage collaboration and the sharing of insights, each funded proposal team is assigned an appropriate Amazon research liaison. ARA award recipients are also invited to Amazon offices around the world to present their work and meet with research groups in person. They are encouraged to publish their research findings and contribute relevant code to open-source repositories.
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Outstanding researchers and academics who make significant contributions to their fields worldwide may receive Elsevier Awards. Candidates are evaluated based on their past achievements, research excellence, and outstanding academic accomplishments.
Early-Career Researcher Awards: Designed for researchers who have achieved outstanding success early in their careers and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in their fields. These awards recognize the innovative ideas and talents of young researchers from around the world.
Mid-Career Researcher Awards: Designed for researchers who have achieved outstanding success at the middle stage of their careers, are leaders in their fields, and have a publication record spanning at least ten years. These awards recognize researchers who achieve excellence through their talent, knowledge, and expertise.
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Each year, a new season of the Ericsson Innovation Awards challenges university students to develop innovative ideas about how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can shape the future.
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Reaching 750 women across 45 countries, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program identifies successful women entrepreneurs whose businesses have significant scaling potential. It provides support, resources, and access to help accelerate their growth.
In its 13th year, the program focuses on the “missing middle.” This group consists of knowledgeable female founders who have built profitable small businesses but have yet to access the essential tools needed to expand sustainably.
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Facebook invites academics to submit research proposals in specific areas aligned with its mission. These areas vary in nature and may involve individual researchers addressing a well-defined problem or multiple university departments collaborating through different areas of expertise to solve a more complex, multidisciplinary problem. Calls for proposals are tailored to specific research areas, with individual deadlines and evaluation criteria applying to each call.
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The Honda Prize is awarded to pioneers who create new value through groundbreaking work in science and technology aimed at solving the challenges facing humanity. The prize is awarded annually to an individual scientist or research group. Research that contributes to reducing the negative effects of industrialization on society and the environment is also eligible.
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The IBM University Awards support fundamental research, curriculum innovation, and educational assistance in focus areas that are essential to 21st-century innovation and strategically important to IBM’s core business. These focus areas include:
Artificial Intelligence / Cognitive Computing
Big Data / Analytics
Blockchain
Core Technologies
Cloud Computing / Services
Internet of Things
Quantum Computing
Security
Social / Mobile
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The IEEE Awards Program recognizes IEEE members and other professionals for their service to society. Award recipients include technical professionals who have made an impact in technology, society, and engineering. Individuals who receive IEEE-level awards are regarded as highly influential contributors in their respective fields.
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Instagram invites research proposals from academic institutions and/or nonprofit organizations in areas aligned with its mission. These areas vary in nature and may involve individual researchers addressing a well-defined problem or multiple university departments collaborating through different areas of expertise to solve a more complex, multidisciplinary problem. In the year described, awards of up to $50,000 per principal investigator were offered to fund projects lasting up to one year. Applications were open to applicants worldwide.
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The prize is awarded annually for applied projects related to real estate investment.
The award includes a cash prize of £2,000, the opportunity to present and discuss the paper at a seminar organized by the sponsoring organizations, and the inclusion of the paper or its abstract in one or more publications issued by the sponsors. It is funded by the Nick Tyrrell Memorial Fund, which is supported by three sponsoring organizations.
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Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to humanity. The prizes are presented in six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Economic Sciences, and Peace. Individuals or organizations that achieve international distinction in these fields may receive a Nobel Prize. Following evaluations by the relevant committees, recipients are awarded a medal, a diploma, and a monetary prize, the amount of which varies from year to year. A prize in a given category may be shared by multiple recipients. Nobel Prize announcements are made in early October each year, and the awards are presented on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
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Since 2005, Sabancı University has supported outstanding examples of new research to encourage studies covering all aspects of Turkish culture, society, and politics and to stimulate intellectual interest in Türkiye’s role in the contemporary world. Named in honor of the late Sakıp Sabancı, Honorary Chairman of the Sabancı University Board of Trustees, the Sakıp Sabancı International Research Award covers fields such as Turkish and Islamic Art and the history, economy, and sociology of Türkiye. A Special Jury Prize is presented to the individual who makes the most valuable contribution to the designated research theme.
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The International Relations Council Incentive Award aims to identify promising young scholars who stand out for their scientific work in international relations, support their professional development, and increase their recognition in the field. The program is intended for scholars working in international relations and related disciplines, including international law, diplomatic history, area studies, international relations theory, international security, and geopolitics.
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The International TÜBA Academy Awards are presented annually in three categories: Science and Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, and Social Sciences and Humanities. The awards recognize scientists whose work in their respective fields is original, pioneering, and groundbreaking. Each year, one of the awards is presented exclusively to a scientist from Türkiye or a scientist with ties to Türkiye, with this distinction rotating among the three categories.
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