TÜBİTAK and DAAD Opened Seventh Exchange Call
The international program now accepts applications for collaborative research projects between Türkiye and Germany.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Scholarships
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TÜBİTAK and DAAD have launched the seventh call for their joint exchange program to support research collaboration. The initiative requires researchers from both nations to participate in shared projects.
Why it matters
The partnership fosters scientific cooperation by providing necessary funding and travel support for binational research efforts. It ensures that projects remain collaborative by rejecting any unilateral applications.
This is the 7th iteration of the collaborative exchange program between the two nations. Researchers must submit joint applications through the official online portal to qualify for travel, scholarship, and promotion grants.
The players
TÜBİTAK
This is the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye that coordinates national research and development.
DAAD
The German Academic Exchange Service is a major organization that manages international academic cooperation and mobility.
The details
Applicants must secure a research partner in the opposing country to submit a valid joint project proposal. Successful participants receive travel support along with additional scholarships and representation-promotion grants.
Timeline
1 February 2027: Application submission deadline.
8 February 2027: Deadline for e-signatures.
Culture Shift
The program reflects a broader trend of institutionalized international cooperation in higher education and scientific research. By formalizing these exchange channels, the two nations sustain a consistent pipeline for shared intellectual inquiry and cross-border innovation.
Researchers should ensure their joint proposals are fully aligned with partners before the February deadlines. Compliance with the online submission requirements is necessary to receive travel and scholarship funding for the project.
The takeaway
Interested researchers must secure a counterpart in the partner nation to be considered for these grants. Preparing documentation well ahead of the February deadline will ensure all e-signatures are completed in time.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Scientific And Technological Research Council.
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