Sabancı University: Distinguished Science & Technology Scholarships
Sabancı University
📌 About the Event
Sabancı University in Istanbul, Turkey, is recruiting top-tier doctoral researchers for its Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS). These Distinguished Science & Technology Scholarships are designed for “exceptional” candidates who demonstrate high research potential.
The program stands out globally for its co-supervision model, where selected students work with leading scientists at Sabancı and a partner institution abroad, often leading to a Joint PhD degree.
ℹ️ Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Turkey (Istanbul)
- Institution: Sabancı University (Tuzla Campus)
- Degree Level: PhD
- Instruction Language: 100% English
- Qualifying Period: Recipients are evaluated by a special scholarship committee based on academic excellence.
📅 Critical Timeline (2026)
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 (For all programs).
- Intake: Fall 2026.
💰 The Funding Package (One of Europe’s Highest)
The financial support is pegged against USD rates (as of April 2026) to ensure high purchasing power for international students:
| Benefit | Detail |
| Tuition Waiver | Full Waiver (Value: $36,500 / year) |
| Monthly Stipend (New) | 115,000 TL (~$2,580) per month |
| Monthly Stipend (Post-Qual) | 135,000 TL (~$3,030) per month (After passing PhD exams) |
| Housing | Free On-Campus Housing (Single-person units, private bath, high-speed WiFi) |
| Alternative Support | 10,000 TL (~$225) per month if not using on-campus housing |
| Tech Bundle | Dedicated Laptop Computer provided upon entry |
| Health & Travel | Private Health Insurance included |
| Research Fund | $3,000 / year (Post-qualification) for international conferences and co-supervisor visits |
🔬 Available PhD Programs
Candidates can apply for the scholarship within any of the following disciplines:
- Computing: Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security.
- Electronics & Systems: Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering.
- Materials & Life Sciences: Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Bioengineering.
- Basic Sciences: Physics, Mathematics.
- Production: Manufacturing Engineering.
🛡️ Eligibility & Evaluation
Selection Process: Standard admission to the PhD program is the first step. “Distinguished” status is then granted after a separate evaluation by a dedicated committee.
Exceptional Credentials: Applicants must have a strong academic record (GPA, GRE/GMAT scores, and research publications).
Language Proficiency: Since all programs are in English, proof of proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) is mandatory.