International Cooperation Department is responsible for the management of TÜBİTAK’s international programmes.
 
These programmes are divided into three general categories.

• Bilateral Cooperation
• Cooperation with the Regional and International Organizations
• Cooperation with the European Union (EU)

Activities of the Bilateral Cooperation and Cooperation with the Regional and International Organizations are carried out by the Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division which is connected to the International Cooperation Department.

International Cooperation Department is composed of two directorates:

• Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division
• EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office

BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS DIVISION

Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division under TÜBİTAK International Cooperation Department is responsible for carrying out or monitoring the above-mentioned activities of  Bilateral Cooperation and Cooperation with International Organizations.

1. Bilateral Cooperation
There are bilateral cooperation agreements with a variety of countries at the intergovernmental or inter-institutional levels. Within the framework of such agreements, common research projects are supported and monitored; financial support is provided for several different types of activities such as common scientific meetings, exchange of scientists, scientific visits, etc.

In addition, TÜBİTAK is serving for the formation of documents at the intergovernmental meetings in the field of science and technology and as a result of these meetings. 

2. Cooperation with the International/Regional Organizations

Our country is actively participating in the activities of a variety of European research programmes such as COST (European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research), ESA (European Space Agency), ESF (European Science Foundation) and EMBC (European Molecular Biology Conference); regional organizations such as Black Sea Economic Cooperation and Economic Cooperation Organization and international organizations like NATO, OECD and UNESCO. Participation of Turkish scientists to the events organized by these organizations are supported or monitored by TÜBİTAK.

VISION

To be innovative, guiding, participating and cooperating institution in the fields of science and technology, which serves for improvement of the life standards of our society ans sustainable development of our country.

MISSION

To develop scientific and technological policies in line with our national priorities and in cooperation with all sectors and related establishments; contribute to establishment of infrastructure and instruments to implement said policies; support and conduct research and development activities, and to play a leading role in the creation of a science and technology culture with the aim of improving the competitive power and prosperity of the country.

EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES NATIONAL COORDINATION OFFICE

Since 1984, research and innovation activities of the EU are grouped in one big programme called the Framework Programme (FP). Research Framework Programmes are the EU’s  main financial and legal instruments to implement the European Research Area (ERA)

The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is the current (2007-2013) Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development set up by the European Union (EU) in order to fund and promote European research and technological development. FP7 is a key tool to respond to Europe’s needs in terms of jobs and competitiveness, and to maintain leadership in the global knowledge economy.

The Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) has been assigned officially by the Turkish government as the contact organisation for the EU Framework Programmes at the beginning of 2003. The implementation of the national coordination role concerning the EU Framework Programmes is achieved by TÜBİTAK EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office (NCO). The continuous progress of the administrative structure of the NCO is thought to be effective in increasing the success of Turkey in Framework Programmes.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: TÜBİTAK International Cooperation Department
Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division
Tunus Cad. No. 80
Kavaklıdere 06100
Ankara-Turkey
Tel: 90-312-427 50 39
Fax:  90-312-427 74 83
E-mail: uidb@tubitak.gov.tr
Internet: http://tubitak.gov.tr/uidb

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: TÜBİTAK International Cooperation Department
TÜBİTAK EU Framework Programmes
National Coordination Office (NCO)
Tunus Cad. No. 80
Kavaklıdere 06100
Ankara-Turkey
Tel: 90-312-427 23 02
Fax:  90-312-427 40 24
E-mail: info@fp7.org.tr
Internet: http://www.fp7.org.tr/eng