Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University is pleased to announce the IZU PhD Scholarships for Training Academics for the academic session. This scholarship includes a generous monthly stipend of 40.000 TL, tuition coverage, health insurance, and accommodation with meals.

There are 15 scholarships available to outstanding candidates in the Natural and Social Sciences. It is designed to applicants from all nationalities who are seeking to pursue a doctoral program at the university. Eligible candidates must not be employed in any job and are required to engage full-time in the university’s educational, instructional, and research activities. Applicants must possess strong academic records, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in their undergraduate studies and 3.50 out of 4.00 in their master’s degrees.

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) is a distinguished institution located in Istanbul, Turkey, known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Established with a vision to provide quality education and foster research, IZU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. The university prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities, highly qualified faculty, and a vibrant campus life that encourages intellectual and personal growth.

Application Deadline: July 4, 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Istanbul Sabahattin  Zaim University
• Department: Various (Natural Sciences and Social Sciences)
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Monthly stipend of 40.000 TL, tuition, compulsory general health insurance, accommodation, and meal expenses.
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 15 (10 from the Natural Sciences and 5 from the Social Sciences)
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities
• The award can be taken in: Turkey

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Istanbul SabahattinZaim University.
• Admissible Criteria:
  • Applicants must apply to a doctoral program at IZU.
  • Applicants must not be employed in any job.
  • Applicants must participate full-time in the university’s educational, instructional, and research activities.
  • Applicants must have a minimum score of 80 on the ALES, 156 on the GRE, or 590 on the GMAT. International students are not required to submit any ALES, GRE, or GMAT scores, but these scores will be converted to ALES scores if provided.
  • Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in their undergraduate degrees and 3.50 out of 4.00 in their master’s degrees.
  • For Turkish language programs, applicants must have a minimum score of 70 on the YDS/YÖKD?L or an internationally recognized foreign language score accepted by the ÖSYM. For fully or partially foreign language programs, a minimum score of 80 is required.

How to Apply

International candidates should submit their undergraduate and graduate transcripts, language certificate, ALES/GRE/GMAT score (if available), and a document or statement indicating they are not employed in Türkiye to the email address [email protected] by the end of office hours (17:00 – Istanbul time) on July 4, 2025.

Benefits

• Tuition coverage
• Free meals
• Compulsory General Health Insurance
• Accommodation and meal expenses for students staying at IZU Guesthouses or dormitories affiliated with the Founding Foundation
• Monthly stipend of 25,000 TL
• Scholarship/Stipend provided for the regular period of PhD study (4 years)

Evaluation Criteria

• For Turkish applicants:
  • 25% Scientific Exam
  • 30% CGPA
  • 10% ALES
  • 10% Language Score
  • 25% Interview
• For international applicants:
  • 35% Scientific Exam
  • 35% CGPA
  • 30% Interview
• The scholarship evaluation committee comprises two academics from IZU and one authorized member from ?limYayma Foundation.

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