Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK)
Founded in 1963, the Scientific and Technological Research Council TUBITAK is the leading agency in charge of management, funding and coordinating scientific and technological research in Turkey. TUBITAK functions under the fold of the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology with adequate administrative and financial autonomy. TUBITAK is also the national coordinating body for the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020 in Turkey.
TUBITAK’s main tasks are to determine Turkey’s science and technology policies; to support, encourage and coordinate scientific research; to establish and operate special institutes to conduct research and development activities geared towards the priorities set by the Science Board. It provides scholarships and support to researchers and organizing contests to discover and train future scientists; develops support programs for R&D activities and innovations in public and private sectors; promotes university-industry collaborations; publishes scientific journals, popular science magazines and books that make science accessible to the public and supports researchers with awards. TUBITAK is the executing agency in deployment of international scientific and technological agreements.
Website: http://tubitak.gov.tr/
| Aylin MET | ||
| Function | Scientific Programs Chief Expert |  |
| Division | TUBITAK - Environment, Atmosphere, Earth and Marine Sciences Research Grant Committee (CAYDAG) | |
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| Phone | +90 312 298 12 52 | |
| Areas of expertise | Dr. Aylin MET has BSc and MSc degrees in Environmental Engineering and PhD in Environmental Policy and Management. Her current position in TUBITAK involves Academic Grant Programs and Management. | |
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| Almila Nur ARSUNAR | ||
| Function | Assistant Scientific Programme Expert | |
| Division | TUBITAK- Environment, Atmosphere, Earth and Marine Sciences Research Grant Committee (CAYDAG) | |
| Areas of expertise | Management and monitoring of funded projects mainly in the areas of atmospheric sciences and environmental engineering in accordance with national legislation | |
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| Ipek ERZI | ||
| Function | Chief Researcher |  |
| Division | TUBITAK-Marmara Research Center | |
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| Phone | +90(262)3773422 | |
| Areas of expertise | Water Framework Directive, environmental economics, water policy, transboundary waters, international scientific cooperation | |
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| Meltem UNLU TOKCAER | ||
| Function | H2020 SC5 National Contact Point/Scientific Programmes Expert |  |
| Division | TUBITAK-EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office | |
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| Phone | +90 312 2989420 | |
| Areas of expertise | Industrial waste water treatment, pollution prevention and control | |
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