Acıbadem University Kerem Aydınlar PhD Success Scholarship (Fall Semester 2025)

Start Date: 09/07/2025

Successful students who are accepted into Acıbadem University Doctoral Programs for the Fall Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year and meet the scholarship criteria will be awarded a doctoral scholarship. Applications will be submitted via email to doktoraburs@acibadem.edu.tr after the completion of graduate program admissions. Original documents must be submitted by hand during the scholarship interviews.

Application Deadline: 09.07.2025

Scholarship Interview Dates: 14–16.07.2025 (The exact date will be communicated to candidates via email.)

Scholarship Coverage

Scholarship: 55,000 TL/month

Tuition Fee Exemption (380,000 TL)

Meal Support

Laptop

Support for Participation in Scientific Meetings

Eligible Departments

Graduate School of Health Sciences Doctoral Programs

Biophysics (English)

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (English)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Physiology

Medical Biotechnology (English) (Interdisciplinary)

Neuroscience

Medical Microbiology

Translational Medicine (English) (Interdisciplinary)

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Doctoral Programs

Biomedical Engineering

Biomaterials

Application Criteria

Candidates who are applying for the first time to the doctoral programs listed above under the Graduate School of Health Sciences and the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Acıbadem University and who have completed the application process may apply for the scholarship.

ALES: Minimum score of 80 (GRE minimum 152 or GMAT minimum 590)

YDS/ÜDS/KPDS/YÖKDİL: Minimum score of 85 (TOEFL-IBT minimum score of 102)

For candidates applying with a master’s degree: minimum GPA of 3.50/4.00

Not employed in a full-time job

Evaluation Criteria

Doctoral scholarship applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Academic Achievement: Undergraduate and graduate GPA, ALES scores, language proficiency scores, the ranking of the institutions graduated (THE and QS), and other academic achievements

Research Potential: Scientific publications, conference presentations, and participation in other academic activities

Personal Attributes: Motivation, communication skills, and leadership abilities

Ethical Values: Adherence to ethical standards in academic and research processes, honesty, and a sense of responsibility

Future Vision: Leadership potential in the field and long-term career goals

Applications will be reviewed by the academic scholarship committee, and the most suitable candidates will be selected based on these criteria.

Required Documents

Application and Scientific Publications Form (Click here for the application form), (Click here for the scientific publications form)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose: The candidate should summarize why they are applying for the doctoral success scholarship, their goals related to the program they are applying for, and their motivations.

Letters of Recommendation (two) (in sealed envelopes)

Interview results will be announced on Monday, July 21, 2025, on the Announcements section of the university website.