Job Overview
The National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) at Bilkent University offers fully funded graduate scholarships. A great opportunity for students interested in science, engineering, physics, chemistry and nanotechnology.
Key Details
- Location: Turkey
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: 2 hours ago
Job Requirements & Description
Documents usually required –
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma or graduation certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation letters
- English proficiency proof
English requirement –
You can submit TOEFL / IELTS but many students also apply with an MOI (Medium of Instruction) letter from their university.
Available scholarships –
- UNAM President Graduate Fellowship (most prestigious)
- Bilkent UNAM Graduate Scholarship
- UNAM Scholarship for Young Women
- Research project based scholarships
University Graduate Fellowship (formerly named Bilkent UNAM Graduate Fellowship)
This prestigious award is highly competitive and highly regarded, and provides fellowship package for exceptionally talented MS and PhD candidates with outstanding academic record and/or having high-impact scientific publications.
MS Students
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend including housing support (total of 46.000 TL / month) *Additional scholarship to be considered each year
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Travel support (once a year, at yearly determined fixed amount) to attend scientific events
- The Awardee is expected to disseminate the results of his/her thesis research work being carried out at UNAM, by one of the means of which is intended to be UNAM’s travel support for his/her oral presentation at a well-known/-respected peer-reviewed conference
- 25% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to M.Sc. students)
PhD Students
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend including housing support (total of 65.000 TL / month) *Additional scholarship to be considered each year
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Meal card
- Travel support (once a year, at yearly determined fixed amount) to attend scientific events
- The Awardee is expected to disseminate the results of his/her thesis research work being carried out at UNAM, by one of the means of which is intended to be UNAM’s travel support for his/her oral presentation at a well-known/-respected peer-reviewed conference
- 50% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to Ph.D. students)
Bilkent UNAM Graduate Scholarship
This competitive program provides MS and PhD scholarship opportunity for the applicants with distinctive academic achievements.
MS STUDENTS
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend including housing support (total of 39.000 TL / month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- 25% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to M.Sc. students)
PHD STUDENTS
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend including housing support (total of 50.000 TL / month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Meal card (after the PhD qualifier)
- 50% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to Ph.D. students)
UNAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG WOMEN
This dedicated award encourages and supports promising young women in science and technology by offering scholarship opportunities for their MS and PhD studies.
MS STUDENTS
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend housing (total of 46.000 TL / month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- 25% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to M.Sc. students)
PHD STUDENTS
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Monthly stipend including housing support (total of 65.000 TL / month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Meal card
- 50% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to Ph.D. students)
SCHOLARSHIP FROM EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS AND OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
MS and PhD students are accepted to participate in specific research projects funded by external sources such as TÜBİTAK R&D projects and TÜBİTAK BİDEB scholarship, EU, and industry. The monthly stipend varies depending on the sources; MS or PhD study.
Bilkent UNAM provides the following aid packages:
- Tuition waiver (950.000 TL/year for the Academic Year 2025-2026) (It can be given as a partial exemption considering the academic success of the student.)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Meal card (for PhD students)
- 50% housing discount is available for students who do not have paid employment (applicable only to Ph.D. students)
How to Apply
Important:
You do NOT apply separately for the scholarship. Once you apply to the graduate program at UNAM, you are automatically considered for the available fellowships and scholarships.
Applications are usually open once or twice per year (Fall and Spring intake). Deadlines normally fall between March-June for Fall intake and around November for Spring intake.
Check the official website for the latest deadlines and apply early – https://unam.bilkent.edu.tr/en/unam-scholarship-opportunities/