National Funding Opportunities
National funding organizations provide a comprehensive support ecosystem aimed at strengthening academic research, developing qualified researchers, supporting innovative industrial solutions, enhancing research and development (R&D) capacity in the health sciences, and accelerating regional development.
TTO Research Funding Specialist:
Yağmur Kökcü – Yagmur.Kokcu@acibadem.edu.tr
- ARDEB – TÜBİTAK Directorate for Research Support Programs: Supports scientific research projects conducted by universities and research institutions.
- BİDEB – TÜBİTAK Directorate for Scientist Support Programs: Contributes to the development of qualified researchers by providing scholarships and support programs for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
- TEYDEB – TÜBİTAK Directorate for Technology and Innovation Support Programs: Provides financial support for industry-oriented R&D projects, innovative product development activities, and university–industry collaboration initiatives.
- TÜSEB – Turkish Institutes of Health (TÜSEB): Supports projects, research fellowships, and research infrastructure investments in biotechnology, medicine, and health sciences, contributing to the advancement of Türkiye's health research ecosystem.
- ISTKA – Istanbul Development Agency: Implements regional development support programs. It aims to enhance Istanbul's competitiveness by providing grants for projects focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and social development.
- KOSGEB – Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization: Supports SMEs through funding for R&D, innovation, digitalization, entrepreneurship, and export-oriented projects. Its objective is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises.
International Funding Opportunities
International funding organizations provide a broad support ecosystem aimed at fostering research, innovation, and international collaboration through the European Union and other international funding bodies.
TTO Business Development and Research Funding Specialist:
Cansu Akın Levi – Cansu.Levi@acibadem.edu.tr
- Horizon Europe: The European Union's largest research and innovation funding programme for the 2021–2027 period. It supports international collaborative projects by funding consortia comprising universities, research institutions, industry, and public organizations, thereby promoting scientific excellence, international cooperation, and innovative solutions.
Column / Component | Subprograms & Examples | Objective |
| Pillar I: Excellent Science | - ERC - MSCA - Research Infrastructures | To support scientific excellence, fund frontier research, and promote the international mobility of researchers. |
| Pillar II: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness | - Clusters: Health, Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society, Digital, Industry and Space, Climate, Energy and Mobility, Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment - Missions: Cancer, Climate Adaptation, Restore our Ocean and Waters, Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, A Soil Deal for Europe | To address global societal challenges, enhance European industrial competitiveness, and support high-impact research and innovation projects with global reach. |
| Pillar III: Innovative Europe | - EIC - European Innovation Ecosystems - EIT | To scale up innovative ideas, strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems, and accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies. |
| Horizontal Component: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA) | - WIDERA | To strengthen the European Research Area (ERA), support countries with emerging research and innovation capacities, and broaden participation in scientific excellence. |
Major Platforms for Horizon Europe
Funding & Tenders Portal – Projects
This is the official European Commission platform where you can access detailed information on EU-funded projects. It allows users to search and filter projects by funding call, participating country, organization, and other criteria.
CORDIS – EU Research Results
CORDIS is the European Commission’s official platform for research results. It provides access to project summaries, final reports, publications, and outcomes from Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and previous EU research and innovation programmes.
TÜBİTAK provides researchers with information on Horizon Europe through this portal, including funding opportunities, events, training activities, national support mechanisms, and programme announcements.
Other International Funding Opportunities
• Erasmus+: An EU programme that provides funding for mobility, cooperation, and capacity-building projects in education, youth, and adult learning. It offers funding opportunities for universities, research institutions, and civil society organizations.
• Innovative Health Initiative (IHI): An EU public-private partnership that supports collaborative research and innovation in the health sector. It funds projects in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health.
• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology): A European funding programme that supports international research collaboration by establishing scientific networks and working groups. Rather than funding research projects directly, it facilitates networking, knowledge exchange, and researcher mobility.
• EUREKA / Eurostars: Supports industry-driven international research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects. It provides opportunities for SMEs, universities, and research organizations to develop collaborative international projects.
• NIH (National Institutes of Health, USA): One of the world's leading funding agencies for health and biomedical research. It supports a wide range of research projects and welcomes international collaborations.
• Wellcome Trust: An independent global charitable foundation that funds research and innovation in health, biomedical sciences, and related fields.
