The 2026 call, the second call under the Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme 3 (CoCirculation3) Programme implemented by TÜBİTAK within the framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) of the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme, is now open for applications. Applications to the programme, which aims to attract international researchers to Türkiye's research ecosystem, will remain open until 2 February 2027.
The CoCirculation3 Programme supports postdoctoral researchers from around the world in conducting research at academic and non-academic organisations in Türkiye. The programme aims to promote international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral researcher mobility, support researchers' career development, strengthen knowledge and experience transfer, and foster academia–industry cooperation.
The 2026 call opened on 2 November 2026, and applications will be accepted until 2 February 2027 at 17:30 (Türkiye time).
Programme Scope
Researchers supported under the programme will be able to conduct their research for a period of 12 to 24 months under the supervision of a supervisor at an academic or non-academic host organisation in Türkiye (including industrial organisations, SMEs and other organisations conducting research activities).
The programme also offers researchers the opportunity to undertake a secondment of up to six months, included within the project duration, at academic or non-academic organisations in Türkiye or abroad. In addition, after completing the project, researchers may optionally undertake a Non-Academic Placement of up to 12 months at a non-academic organisation in Türkiye.
Supported researchers will receive a living allowance, family allowance, support for research, training and networking activities, a travel allowance, and additional support for entrepreneurship activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- There are no age or nationality restrictions.
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the call deadline or have successfully defended their doctoral thesis without conditions by that date.
- Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Türkiye for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the call deadline.
- Applications are welcome from all scientific fields, provided that the research proposals are related to the European Green Deal.
- Researchers must not currently be permanently employed by the proposed host organisation.
- Researchers who have previously received support under CoCirculation, CoCirculation2 or the 2236-B MSCA COFUND Support Fund Programme are not eligible to apply.
Application Dates
| Call Period | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Call (Second Call of the Programme) | 02.11.2026 | 02.02.2027 |
Application and Further Information
Applications will be submitted online through the TÜBİTAK Management Information System (TYBS). Applicants must be registered in the Researcher Information System (ARBİS). During the application period, you may view and modify your application information through the 'My Applications' section at tybs.tubitak.gov.tr until the application deadline.
Detailed information on eligibility requirements, required documents and evaluation procedures is available on the programme website and in the call document.
Application System: https://tybs.tubitak.gov.tr
Programme Website: https://cocirculation3.tubitak.gov.tr
2026 Call Document: https://tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/2026-11/1.Call_Document_2236_2026_Call-2.pdf
Contact: cocirculation3@tubitak.gov.tr