The Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship supports work by researchers, project owners and young people undertaking postgraduate study that may create scientific, academic or social value.

The programme is not limited to a particular field. Research, studies and projects from different disciplines may be considered where they have the potential to contribute to Türkiye’s scientific, cultural, economic, technological or social development.

Application period

Throughout the year

Age requirement

Be no older than 33 on the application date

Student status requirement

Not required

Application channel

bursverenler.org

1. Master’s Students
   Those undertaking a thesis or non-thesis master’s programme.
2. Doctoral Students
   Those undertaking a doctoral or equivalent academic programme.
3. Researchers
   Those conducting research independently or through an institution.
4. Project Owners
   Those developing a project intended to create scientific or social value.

1. Research carried out as part of a master’s or doctoral thesis.
2. Scientific, technological, cultural or social research projects.
3. Fieldwork, data collection, laboratory or implementation expenses.
4. Equipment, software, publications or resources required to conduct the research.
5. Transport, accommodation or similar essential expenses depending on the nature of the work.

Eligible expenses are assessed together with the application’s purpose, feasibility, expected contribution and proposed budget. The relevance of each expense item to the work must be clearly justified.

1. Reason for Applying
   A statement explaining why support is needed and the scope of the request.
2. Work or Project Summary
   Purpose, subject, method, objectives and expected outcomes.
3. Implementation and Timeline
   How and when the work will be carried out.
4. Detailed Budget
   The requested amount and justification for each expense item.

Depending on the application, supporting documents such as a feasibility report, research plan, supervisor or institutional letter, admission document, publication, portfolio or quotation should also be uploaded.

1. Create an Account
   Create your user account through bursverenler.org.
2. Complete the Application Form
   Provide complete information about your education, research, project and support request.
3. Upload the Documents
   Upload the project description, budget and supporting documents to the relevant fields.
4. Complete the Application
   Complete the final steps shown by the system and, where applicable, the service fee process.

If the upload fields in the application system are not sufficient for extensive attachments, contact the Foundation at info@yucelkulturvakfi.org to learn how to submit the files.

1. Scholarship Committee review: The application’s eligibility, completeness, quality, budget and expected contribution are assessed.
2. Board of Trustees decision: Applications considered suitable are submitted to the Board of Trustees for a support decision.

The assessment considers the purpose and originality of the work, feasibility, the realism of the budget, the applicant’s level of preparation and the potential scientific or social contribution.

The Foundation may request additional documents, explanations, references or an interview where necessary. Missing or unverifiable information may affect the assessment process.

Based on the nature of the application and the available scholarship budget, the Board of Trustees may cover all or part of the requested support and may determine a different amount, scope, payment method or duration from that stated in the application.

The support decision may include specific conditions concerning the applicant, eligible expenses, payment terms and reporting or documentation obligations.

For detailed general provisions, review the Scholarship Regulations .