TÜBİTAK Projects

Objective

The aim of this program is to enhance the research motivation of undergraduate students studying in the field of health sciences with a focus on TÜBİTAK programs. It seeks to foster interest in preparing project proposals, improve their research project writing skills, and develop teamwork abilities. Additionally, the program aims to provide participants with knowledge about career development opportunities, including CV writing.

Scope

The training event, planned for three days, will include theoretical seminars in the morning sessions and project writing workshops in the afternoon sessions. The theoretical sessions will cover topics such as literature review, critical reading of scientific articles, forming research questions and hypotheses, and important points in the project writing process (such as title, keywords, abstract, originality, objectives, methodology, management, budget, dissemination, preparation of project reports and outputs). Information will also be provided on CV writing and national career development opportunities to support career progression.

A total of 24 students, including a limited number from outside the city, will be divided into four groups of six for the workshops. Each group will be guided by two academic instructors. During these sessions, interactive project writing practices will be conducted using the official project proposal form. Groups will be formed based on different disciplines (e.g., Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Molecular Biology, or multidisciplinary fields). Each group will have an assigned instructor who will guide participants from topic selection to the completion of the proposal, answering their questions throughout the process.

Throughout the training, the TÜBİTAK 2209 program application form will be used. Each section of the form—such as title, abstract, originality, methodology, project management, dissemination, and budget—will be first covered theoretically and then applied practically. After refining their project ideas, participants will be expected to write the relevant section of the application form based on the day’s topic. Under the supervision of instructors, participants will have the opportunity to discuss key points, potential issues, and gain insights into what should or should not be included in a successful proposal.

In this way, participants will be guided and monitored by their instructors as they prepare a sample project proposal. On the final day of the training, each group will present and defend their project. These presentations will be evaluated and scored by the instructors and other groups using a format similar to the TÜBİTAK panel evaluation system, with feedback provided based on the evaluations.

Participants will also actively engage in activities that enhance their knowledge and skills in career development, including preparing CVs and drafting documents such as theses or reports. Furthermore, the program will provide an opportunity to interact and build a network in an interdisciplinary environment with instructors from various universities and expertise backgrounds.

EVENT VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION

Event Date: May 9-11, 2025

Event Venue: Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University

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Theoretical Courses: Faculty of Pharmacy B Block, Classroom B 407, Practices B406-B407-B501-B504

• B407 -Theoretical lessons- -40 person capacity Group 1	B406 20 person capacity Group 2	B501 12-15 person capacity Group 3	B504 8-9 person capacity Group 4

Accommodation:

A reservation has been made at the Manu Startup House Hotel / Dormitory Study Room concept accommodation unit. (https://www.manustartuphouse.com/) If the participants stay at a different place, a payment of 550 TL/per person/night will be made against the invoice. Accommodation fees will be covered by the TUBITAK budget.

How Do I Get to the Accommodation?: For transportation information tıklayınız.

a. REGULATORY BOARD

Regulatory Board Members

b. SCIENTIFIC BOARD

Scientific Board Members

c. LOCAL REGULATORY BOARD

Local Regulatory Board Members

d. INSTRUCTORS

Instructor Staff

APPLICATION AND PARTICIPANT CRITERIA

Eligibility Requirements for Participants

1. Must be an undergraduate student in the field of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Faculties of Health Sciences, or departments such as Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biomedical Engineering).
   (Applications from students in their final semester before graduation will not be accepted.)
2. Must be registered in the TÜBİTAK Researcher Information System (ARBİS).
3. Must not have participated in an event supported under the TÜBİTAK 2237-A program more than 4 times.*
4. As participation from different disciplines is planned, applicants must specify their area of interest and submit the application form, which includes a 500-word original project abstract.
5. A limited number of participants from outside Istanbul (maximum 4) will be accepted. Applications from outside Istanbul will be evaluated separately, and those participants will be selected and scored based on specific evaluation criteria.
6. Must not have received any ethical or disciplinary penalties.
7. Priority will be given to applicants who have previously applied to the TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B programs but whose applications were rejected.
8. If the number of applicants exceeds the available quota, selection will be based on GPA, the field in which the applicant wishes to write a project proposal, the project idea itself, and institutional diversity.

Participation Information

1. Participation in the event is limited to a quota of 24 participants.
2. Before attending the event, applicants must complete the application via the Google Form link available on the event’s website by the specified deadline and have their application approved.
3. As stated in the program, the training will be conducted both theoretically and practically.
4. The training is free of charge.
5. Travel expenses (up to 3150 TL), meals, and accommodation costs (up to 550 TL/night) for a limited number of participants from outside Istanbul (maximum 4) and meal expenses for participants from Istanbul will be covered by the project budget.
6. The event will take place over 3 days, and full attendance is mandatory. A certificate of participation will be awarded to all trainees who attend 100% of the sessions.
7. Participants are required to attend the event with their personal laptops and a project idea.

Application

Applications, if TÜBİTAK 2237/A Scientific Education Activities Support is received, the application form located here will be activated.

For Application Link Tıklayınız.

Coordinator: gunay.anacak@acibadem.edu.tr

Event Secretary: SaglikBilimleriAkademisi@gmail.com

Acıbadem University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology.