TÜBİTAK Science, Special, Service, and Incentive Awards
TÜBİTAK Science, Special, Service, and Incentive Awards
The TÜBİTAK Science, Special, Service, and Incentive Awards are conferred as part of TÜBİTAK’s mandate to “provide opportunities for the training and development of scientists and researchers, and to recognize outstanding contributions.” The overarching objective of the TÜBİTAK Award System, across all categories, is to honor individuals who achieve unanimous consensus among evaluators—including reviewers, the Award Committee, and the Executive Board—at every stage of the evaluation process. This rigorous assessment transcends mere quantitative metrics such as publication and citation counts, instead offering a comparative appraisal of candidates within the context of their respective fields.
Science Award: Given to living scientists in Türkiye who have made significant contributions to science at an international level through their work in the country.
Special Award: Equivalent to the Science Award, this is given to living scientists who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye and have made international contributions to science through their work abroad.
Service Award: Presented to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the development of science and technology in Türkiye. Deceased scientists can also be nominated for the Service Award.
Incentive Award: Given to living scientists residing in Türkiye who have proven to possess the qualities to make significant international contributions to science in the future through their work, and who have not exceeded 40 years of age on the first day of the award year.
Personal applications are not accepted for the Science, Special, and Service Awards; nominations are required. However, candidates may apply personally for the Incentive Awards.
