Anadolu Ajansı (AA) will provide scholarships to two master's and two PhD students during their thesis period in order to support their academic and professional growth while helping them gain experience in their fields and plan their careers, and to increase AA's presence in the academic field.
In this regard, in order to support master's and doctoral thesis studies on AA, scholarships will be provided for 2 semesters for master's programs and 4 semesters for doctoral programs, valid during the thesis period. If deemed appropriate, this period can be extended for 2 more semesters for doctoral students.
Candidates will be asked for academic reference letters
Research scholarship applications for the master's program can be made only from Türkiye, while applications for the PhD program can be made from Türkiye and abroad.During the application, applicants will be required to submit 2 academic reference letters, master's or doctoral student certificates, a thesis topic proposal form and a letter of intent, and to have received at least 80 from YDS or at least 90 from TOEFL as an English language score in the last 2 years.
Scholarships of 12,500 TL for master's degree and 25,000 TL for doctorate will be awarded. Scholarships will be paid monthly during the thesis period.
Applications will be evaluated by the AA Board of Directors. In addition, theses written within the scope of AA Research Scholarships deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors may be published by AA Publications.
A contract containing the conditions of the scholarship will be signed by the AA Legal Unit with those who are decided to be awarded a scholarship.
The scholarship will be canceled in the event that the period foreseen for the doctorate is extended, the enrollment is suspended, and the subject is not related to the AA. In case of cancellation, the amount paid will be claimed back by adding the inflation amount.
Applications for AA's research scholarships can be made until June 1.