{"id":8857,"date":"2025-07-10T16:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/?page_id=8857"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:01:52","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-hbzt9ji43r4evsji tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-prevent-overflow   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 0px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-hbzt9ji4729swbpq\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none 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                                <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-hbzt9ji4ai4oiqg0.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > 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data-padding-top='50px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SJgn84f0yh\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-accordion tatsu-accordion-style1 tatsu-hbzta3flb6dtwwfe   \"  ><style>.tatsu-hbzta3flb6dtwwfe .accordion-content.ui-accordion-content{border-color: #CACACA; }.tatsu-hbzta3flb6dtwwfe .accordion-head.ui-accordion-header{border-color: #CACACA; }.tatsu-hbzta3flb6dtwwfe.tatsu-module{margin: 0 0 60px 0;}<\/style><div data-collapsed=\"0\" class = \"tatsu-accordion-inner\"><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What is BAUBAP?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p>It is the unit affiliated with the TTO (Technology Transfer Office) that is responsible for monitoring BAU self-funded research projects supported by the Bah\u00e7e\u015fehir University Scientific Research Projects Commission in accordance with regulations and for carrying out secretariat services in coordination with the relevant units.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">How can i apply to BAUBAP?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p>For applications, the BAUBAP Application Forms, which can be obtained from the BAP Unit, must be used. The application forms must be submitted to the BAP Unit with a wet signature and in the appropriate format.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What types of support are provided under BAUBAP?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\">RESEARCH PROJECT SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"208\">\n<li data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"67\">\n<p data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"67\">Regular Research Project (NAP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"110\">\n<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"110\">Priority Area Research Project (\u00d6NAP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"152\">\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"152\">International Research Project (IRP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"179\">\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"179\">Co-Financing Supports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"208\">\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"208\">R&amp;D Laboratory Supports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"235\"><strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"233\">RESEARCHER SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"678\">\n<li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"274\">\n<p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"274\">R&amp;D Student Assistant Scholarship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"325\">\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"325\">Undergraduate Student Research Project (L\u00d6AP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"351\">\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"351\">Thesis Project (TEZ)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"398\">\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"398\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB Supports (TTKD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"460\">\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"460\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB Graduate Education Scholarship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"510\">\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"510\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK ARDEB Graduate Education Scholarship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"544\">\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"544\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK B\u0130DEB Supports (TBD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"589\">\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"589\">Postdoctoral Researcher Project (DOSAP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"625\">\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"625\">Individual Research Fund (BAF)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"678\">\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"678\">Entrepreneurial Graduate Education Scholarship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"711\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"709\">ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"943\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"746\">\n<p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"746\">Company Establishment Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"801\">\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"801\">Company Address Relocation \/ Branch Setup Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"846\">\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"846\">Financial and Legal Consultancy Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"889\">\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"889\">Entrepreneur Bridge Financing Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"912\">\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"912\">Prototype Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"943\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"943\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Entrepreneur Patent Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\">SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"83\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"83\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"83\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Social Responsibility Support Project (SOS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What are the budget limits of BAUBAP?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<h4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"109\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"109\">RESEARCH PROJECT SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<li data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"387\">\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"150\"><strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"148\">Regular Research Project (NAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"387\">\n<li data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"278\">\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"166\">NAP-1:<\/strong> Base support amount of 55,000\u20ba regardless of the number of publications or APP of the principal investigator.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"387\">\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"387\"><strong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"294\">NAP-2:<\/strong> 75,000\u20ba + 1 scholarship budget for principal investigators with APP \u2265 1 in the last 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"641\">\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"435\"><strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"433\">Priority Area Research Project (\u00d6NAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"641\">\n<li data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"502\">\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"502\"><strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"460\">Project Budget:<\/strong> 220,000\u20ba (including scholarship budget)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"641\">\n<p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"641\">Up to 2 scholars may be included in the project team upon the request of the principal investigator, within the total project budget.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"856\">\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"686\">International Research Project (IRP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"856\">\n<li data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"856\">\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"856\"><strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"713\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Comprises services defined in this section and coordinated by the TTO. A separate budget account is not opened or transferred for the project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1423\">\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"886\">Co-Financing Supports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1423\">\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1118\">\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"904\">EFD-1:<\/strong> For externally funded projects (e.g., T\u00dcB\u0130TAK (excluding 1002), Development Agencies, EU, etc.) that require BAU to cover part of the budget at the application stage. Social responsibility projects are excluded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1423\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1134\">EFD-2:<\/strong> For follow-up or capacity-building projects that continue successfully completed BAU-led projects from the last 5 years, aimed at knowledge generation, increasing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), or commercialization. Social responsibility or infrastructure-only projects are excluded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1455\">R&amp;D Laboratory Supports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1573\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1482\">Project Budget:<\/strong> No upper limit; subject to approval by the Commission, Rectorate, and General Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1607\"><strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1607\">THE SCIENTISTS SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"4659\">\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1649\">R&amp;D Student Assistant Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<li data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1740\"><strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1680\">Scholarship Amount:<\/strong> Hourly payment determined by the BAU Scholarship Committee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1796\"><strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1794\">Undergraduate Student Research Project (L\u00d6AP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1829\"><strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1821\">Project Budget:<\/strong> 18,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1860\"><strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1858\">Thesis Project (TEZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1894\"><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1892\">Project Budget Limits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1936\">\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1936\">Master\u2019s Thesis Project: 26,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1990\">Specialization \/ Proficiency in Art: 30,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2030\">Doctoral Thesis Project: 36,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2082\"><strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2080\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB Supports (TTKD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2120\"><strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2118\">Support Budget &amp; Duration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<li data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2300\">\n<p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2300\"><em data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2132\">i.<\/em> In T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB 1505 projects, an additional incentive equivalent to the PI and doctoral student grants provided by T\u00dcB\u0130TAK will be paid during the project period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2580\"><em data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2313\">ii.<\/em> For other T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB (1501, 1507, 1511, 1509, etc.) and KOSGEB projects, one scholar budget is provided to faculty serving as scientific advisors. Rules for multiple concurrent advisory roles apply. Duration is limited to the duration of the consulting contract.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2754\">\n<p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2647\"><strong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2645\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB Graduate Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2754\">\n<li data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2754\">\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2754\"><strong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2674\">Scholarship Rate:<\/strong> Full graduate scholarship for one company staff member involved in the project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2938\">\n<p data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2809\"><strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2807\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK ARDEB Graduate Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2938\">\n<li data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2938\">\n<p data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2938\"><strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2836\">Scholarship Rate:<\/strong> Full scholarship provided based on available LEE program quotas and with Commission Chair\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2977\"><strong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2975\">T\u00dcB\u0130TAK B\u0130DEB Supports (TBD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<li data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3100\"><strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3013\">Support Budget &amp; Duration:<\/strong> Provided within the scope of T\u00dcB\u0130TAK&#8217;s official support period. Upper budget limits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<li data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3170\">\n<p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3170\">a) <strong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3122\">2209-A:<\/strong> Supported under BAP L\u00d6AP. Max budget: 15,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3229\">\n<p data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3229\">b) <strong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3192\">2209-B:<\/strong> Same as above. Max budget: 15,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3338\">\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3338\">c) <strong data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3251\">2210\/D:<\/strong> Additional scholarship equal to T\u00dcB\u0130TAK\u2019s amount for students working within a firm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3806\">\n<p data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3404\">d) <strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3358\">2244:<\/strong> Includes the following for program fellows:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3806\">\n<li data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3442\">\n<p data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3442\">Full doctoral scholarship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3511\">Access to BAU academic publication and patent incentives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3570\">\n<p data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3570\">One BAP Thesis support after PhD qualification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3651\">\n<p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3651\">One conference fee and travel support based on BAU conference policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3730\">\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3730\">Free access to Wissen Academy (IT course), BAUSEM, BAUGO trainings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3806\">\n<p data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3806\">Access to BAU staff facilities: computer, meals, transportation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3853\">\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3853\">e) <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3826\">2218:<\/strong> Supported under BAP DOSAP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<p data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3903\"><strong data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3901\">Postdoctoral Researcher Project (DOSAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<li data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4109\">\n<p data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3949\"><strong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3928\">Project Budget:<\/strong> Two support types:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4109\">\n<li data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4044\">\n<p data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4044\">a) T\u00dcB\u0130TAK postdoc scholarship rate + NAP6-level support for BAU faculty &amp; researcher<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4109\">\n<p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4109\">b) With T\u00dcB\u0130TAK B\u0130DEB 2218 approval, NAP7-level support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<p data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4152\"><strong data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4150\">Additional Support for Fellows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<li data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4207\">\n<p data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4207\">Access to BAU academic and patent incentives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4281\">\n<p data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4281\">PI application to T\u00dcB\u0130TAK-supported projects (e.g., 1002, 1005)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4327\">\n<p data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4327\">One conference fee + travel support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4367\">\n<p data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4367\">IT training at Wissen Academy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<p data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4439\">Access to BAU staff facilities: computer, meals, transportation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4601\">\n<p data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4480\"><strong data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4478\">Individual Research Fund (BAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4601\">\n<li data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4601\">\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4601\"><strong data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4502\">Fund Budget:<\/strong> Set by BAU Board of Trustees and Rectorate; payments defined in BAU Academic Incentive Guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4659\">\n<p data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4659\"><strong data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4657\">Entrepreneurial Graduate Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<li data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<p data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4802\"><strong data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4684\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Full scholarship depending on the company founder\u2019s enrollment in a graduate program and Commission Chair\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4842\"><strong>ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"5977\">\n<li data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4991\">\n<p data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4882\"><strong data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4880\">Company Establishment Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4991\">\n<li data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4991\">\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4991\"><strong data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4907\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Covers official registration fees at the local Trade Registry for the current year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5144\">\n<p data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5051\"><strong data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5049\">Company Address Relocation \/ Branch Setup Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5144\">\n<li data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5144\">\n<p data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5144\"><strong data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5076\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Covers official costs of address relocation or branch registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5386\">\n<p data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5194\"><strong data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5192\">Financial and Legal Consultancy Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5386\">\n<li data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5386\">\n<p data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5221\"><strong data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5219\">Support Budget:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5386\">\n<li data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5331\">\n<p data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5331\">i. Monthly accountant fees based on Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants\u2019 minimum rates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5337\" data-end=\"5386\">\n<p data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5386\">ii. Legal consultancy support capped at 5,000\u20ba.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5764\">\n<p data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5434\"><strong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5432\">Entrepreneur Bridge Financing Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5764\">\n<li data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5764\">\n<p data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5486\"><strong data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5459\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Based on these criteria:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5764\">\n<li data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5616\">\n<p data-start=\"5494\" data-end=\"5616\">In exchange for this support, an option agreement for 3\u20137% equity over 24\u201336 months is signed via a BAU-affiliated firm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5622\" data-end=\"5663\">\n<p data-start=\"5624\" data-end=\"5663\">Managed by BAU Hub Incubation Center.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5669\" data-end=\"5764\">\n<p data-start=\"5671\" data-end=\"5764\">Includes T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB transfer payments or prepayments; KOSGEB program committee decisions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5829\">\n<p data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5792\"><strong data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5790\">Prototype Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5796\" data-end=\"5829\">\n<li data-start=\"5796\" data-end=\"5829\">\n<p data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5829\"><strong data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5817\">Support Budget:<\/strong> Max 18,000\u20ba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5831\" data-end=\"5977\">\n<p data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5867\"><strong data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5865\">Entrepreneur Patent Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5977\">\n<li data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5977\">\n<p data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5977\"><strong data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5892\">Support Budget:<\/strong> National phase patent or utility model application costs covered for 2 years by BAU.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">When are the application dates?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p>Project applications can be submitted at any time without any specific application period, by delivering the completed and signed forms through the BAP Unit. In accordance with the BAUBAP Directive, the Commission convenes at least three (3) times a year. The meeting dates are announced by the BAP Unit. Applications are accepted up to three weeks before the announced commission date. Applications submitted less than three weeks prior to the commission date will be carried over to the next meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What documents are required for a project application?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"154\">It is mandatory for project coordinators to submit the following documents to the BAP Unit along with the application form during the application process:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"203\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"203\">Documents Required During Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"512\">a) <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"283\">Thesis Topic Approval Letter from Institute\/Faculty for Thesis Projects<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\" \/>The thesis topic\/title must be approved by the relevant institute (for graduate studies) or faculty\/department academic board (for specialization theses). This official approval must be submitted with the project application.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"807\">b) <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"566\">Advisor Assignment Letter for Thesis Projects<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\" \/>For Master\u2019s and PhD thesis projects, an advisor assignment decision issued by the institute\u2019s board of directors must be included. For specialization theses, an advisor assignment letter from the relevant faculty dean must be submitted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1360\">c) <strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"855\">Pro Forma Invoices or Quotation Letters<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\" \/>At least three (3) pro forma invoices or price quotations in Turkish Lira must be obtained for planned purchases of equipment and consumables to prove proper market research. According to the Procurement Law and the instructions of the Financial Affairs Directorate, three pro forma invoices must be submitted for <strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1193\">each budget item<\/strong> (including services, consumables, equipment, and related costs), regardless of the amount. All supporting documents must be delivered to the BAP Unit with signatures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1728\">d) <strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1394\">Confidentiality Agreement<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\" \/>For projects carried out in national or international cooperation, a Confidentiality Agreement must be signed. It should be prepared in Turkish for national projects and in English for international ones, and must be signed jointly with external partners. All signed forms and project agreements must be submitted to the BAP Unit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1957\">e) <strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1763\">Project Presentation Video<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\" \/>Project coordinators may submit a short video summarizing the proposed project via CD-ROM, flash drive, or OneDrive. The video must not exceed <strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1923\">5 minutes<\/strong> in length and <strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1948\">100 MB<\/strong> in size.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2161\"><strong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2047\">Documents Required After Project Approval (Within Commission&#8217;s Given Timeline):<\/strong><br data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\" \/>If the documents listed below are not submitted within the specified period, the project will not be activated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2902\">a) <strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2207\">Ethics Committee Approval Certificate<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\" \/>Required for projects that involve:<br data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2249\" \/>i. Data collection from human participants (surveys, interviews, experiments, focus groups, etc.); clinical research on drugs, medical or herbal products, even if licensed; or bioavailability and bioequivalence studies. Approval must be obtained from relevant Clinical Research Ethics Committees or authorized University Senates or Public Hospital Ethics Committees.<br data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2618\" \/>ii. Use of experimental animals as defined by the regulation on Ethics Committees for Animal Experiments. Approval must be obtained from authorized Local Animal Ethics Committees (HADYEK).<br data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2809\" \/>Projects will only be activated upon submission of Ethics Committee Approval to the BAP Unit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3518\">b) <strong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2940\">Legal\/Special Permit Document<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2944\" \/>Required if the project involves:<br data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2980\" \/>iii. Collection of confidential data from public\/private institutions,<br data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3053\" \/>iv. Fieldwork (e.g., surveys, interviews, trials) in public\/private institutions,<br data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\" \/>v. Use of treatment methods, licensed drugs, or devices on humans,<br data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3206\" \/>vi. Collection of samples like minerals, plants, animals, microorganisms, etc.,<br data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3288\" \/>vii. Research in protected areas (e.g., archaeological sites, military zones),<br data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3369\" \/>Necessary permissions must be obtained from the competent authority.<br data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3440\" \/>Documents from non-governmental institutions are considered <em data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3517\">special permits<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3752\">c) <strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3542\">Support Letters<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\" \/>If available, support letters from proposing or contributing organizations\u2014signed by an authorized representative\u2014clearly stating the type and amount of support, may be requested if the project is approved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3994\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">d) <strong data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3781\">Letter of Commitment<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3785\" \/>For projects involving international collaboration, a &#8220;Letter of Commitment&#8221; from the foreign partner must be submitted at the time of application or during the project (at least 3 months before the end date).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">How applications are evaluated?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"256\">The BAP Unit conducts a formal preliminary review of applications in accordance with the Directive and the BAP Guidelines. Applications that conflict with the Directive and\/or the Guidelines are returned to the faculty member along with the stated reasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The faculty member may revise the application and resubmit it to the BAP Unit. Taking into account the dates specified in the Directive and the commission meeting dates announced by the BAP Unit, the revised application will be re-evaluated for formal compliance. If it meets the formal review criteria, it will be included in the agenda of the next Commission meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What are the required criteria for employing scholars in projects?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\">The following rules apply to the employment of scholars in projects:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"1846\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"217\">\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"217\">Project coordinators requesting a bursary budget must have at least 3 years of academic experience after completing their doctorate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"607\">\n<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"607\">Bursary requests vary depending on the BAP program type, and the project coordinators&#8217; requests are evaluated according to the relevant program rules. For example, the first-level NAP does not include a bursary budget, but in the second-level NAP, a bursary can be provided in addition to the project budget. In the case of \u00d6NAP, scholarships may be granted within the research budget.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"1151\">\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1151\">In R&amp;D Lab support projects, the type and number of bursary students are subject to approval by the Rectorate and the General Secretariat based on compliance with internationalization criteria. Only one bursary is allowed under NAP, while up to two bursary students can be employed under \u00d6NAP at the request of the project coordinator. For T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB supports, one bursary is provided for the first application, but no additional bursary is granted for a second application. This rule applies from the initial application stage onward.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1497\">Project coordinators who submit a letter of commitment from a foreign partner (to meet the internationalization criterion) may be granted one additional bursary, depending on the date of the letter and the remaining project duration. In such cases, the bursary period cannot exceed the project duration and must not be longer than 24 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1731\">\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1731\">The maximum duration for a bursary within a project is 24 months. In T\u00dcB\u0130TAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB-supported projects, the bursary period is limited to the advisor\u2019s official project consultancy period stated in the project contract.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1846\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1846\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The bursary amounts are determined based on T\u00dcB\u0130TAK ARDEB and B\u0130DEB scholarship rates for the respective year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">How is the project approval process carried out?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\">Projects that pass the formal preliminary evaluation are reviewed in the agenda of the first Commission meeting following the application. The Commission then votes on each project based on the priorities outlined in the BAP Directive and issues either an approval or rejection decision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"487\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Projects requiring revision are returned to the project coordinator as rejected; however, coordinators are allowed to reapply to the next Commission meeting with an updated version of the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What documents must be submitted after a project application is approved?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"137\">In order for the project to become active and for project procedures to begin, the following documents must be submitted to the BAP Unit:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"478\">a) <strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"159\">Contract File<\/strong>: To be obtained from the BAP Unit and signed by the project coordinator in the relevant sections. For thesis projects, the relevant section in the contract must be officially stamped and signed by the directorate of the graduate institute (for graduate theses) or the faculty dean\u2019s office (for specialization theses).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"679\">b) <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"524\">Ethics Committee Approval Certificate<\/strong>: For projects requiring ethical approval, the original or a certified copy (approved by the relevant authority with the original shown) must be submitted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"837\">c) <strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"723\">Student Commitment Declaration Form<\/strong>: For L\u00d6AP and thesis projects, a signed <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"803\">STUDENT COMMITMENT DECLARATION FORM<\/strong> must be submitted by the student.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1332\">d) <strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"871\">Confidentiality Agreement<\/strong>: For projects conducted with external partners, a signed agreement must be provided outlining the rights over project outcomes, confidentiality terms, prohibition of sharing information with third parties without consortium approval, and procedures related to intellectual property rights. The parties must sign this agreement at the application stage. If necessary, institutional representatives of the parties must also sign for intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1540\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">e) <strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1353\">EFD Projects<\/strong>: For externally funded projects, the approved contract documents, budget breakdowns, and the full project application must also be submitted to the BAP Unit during the application phase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What is the duration granted for the project?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-54\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @&#091;37rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @&#091;72rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:32rem&#093; @&#091;34rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @&#091;64rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7cd5cff5-791f-4efe-a559-41e048195eab\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"527\">The duration of projects supported by the BAUBAP Commission is <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"135\">at least 6 months<\/strong>. In compulsory cases, the project coordinator may apply to the Commission with justifications to request an extension beyond the initially proposed duration. The Commission evaluates the justification based on the project type and support regulations and may grant an extension if deemed appropriate. However, <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"526\">the total project duration, including the extension, cannot exceed 36 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"862\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"552\">thesis projects<\/strong>, the duration can be extended to include <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"667\">the official extension periods granted by the relevant academic units<\/strong>. However, the <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"726\">expenditure period for financial support<\/strong> provided to thesis projects is limited to the <strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"803\">standard duration of study<\/strong> as defined by the relevant graduate education regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">How long can project extension requests be?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"369\">In BAP projects (excluding thesis projects), the total project duration, including extensions, <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"122\">cannot exceed 36 months<\/strong>. For projects initially submitted with a shorter duration, an extension <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"213\">may be granted<\/strong> upon the project coordinator\u2019s justified request and with the approval of the Commission, provided that the <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"366\">total duration does not exceed 36 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"437\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In cases of force majeure, the project must be formally suspended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">Can there be changes in the project team?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"576\">If necessary or under compulsory circumstances, the project coordinator may apply to the BAP Unit to propose the addition of new researchers to the project. The Commission evaluates the application and, if deemed appropriate, grants the necessary approvals. After the first half of the project duration has passed, requests to add new researchers will <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"373\">not be considered<\/strong> by the Commission\u2014<strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"427\">unless due to exceptional cases<\/strong> (e.g., the researcher couldn\u2019t be added at the beginning due to a BAP restriction, the project requires a new methodology, retirement, death, etc.).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"1024\">To <strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"604\">remove a researcher<\/strong> from the project team, the project coordinator must submit a justified request to the BAP Unit. A signed letter from the researcher stating their intention to withdraw must be attached. If this letter cannot be obtained, the Commission will consult the researcher and make a decision, also taking research ethics into account. If approved, the researcher will be officially removed from the team by Commission decision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1474\">In <strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1049\">compulsory cases<\/strong> (e.g., the project coordinator leaving the institution, passing away), a <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1148\">change of coordinator<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1174\">project suspension<\/strong> can be made by Commission decision. If the coordinator leaves the institution, they may request that a member of the project team (with their consent) take over as the new coordinator. This request will be reviewed by the Commission and, if approved, the new coordinator will be officially assigned.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"2024\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In cases where the coordinator is unable to submit such a request due to <strong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1583\">death or serious health issues<\/strong>, the Commission may assign one of the current researchers as the new coordinator. If there are no other researchers in the project, the Commission may contact the relevant department authority to assign another faculty member with similar expertise as coordinator. If no suitable transfer is possible, the project will be closed by BAP, and any purchased equipment or materials will be transferred to the related unit for institutional use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">Can a request be made while the project is in progress?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"269\">All types of requests arising during the course of a project\u2014such as changes to the project plan, addition or removal of researchers, additional budget, extension of project duration, project cancellation, etc.\u2014must be submitted to the BAP Unit via a signed petition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"361\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">All such requests are reviewed and decided upon by the Commission or the Commission Chair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">How is additional budget allocation provided?<span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"360\">It is essential that project budgets are used in accordance with the expenditure plan approved by the Commission. Once the approved budget items have been spent, any remaining funds are transferred back to the general BAP account and <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"277\">cannot be used for additional purchases<\/strong>. However, in exceptional cases, the authority to decide rests with the Commission.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"582\">In such cases, project coordinators may request <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"456\">additional purchases and additional budget<\/strong> only after the project has been activated and <strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"534\">at least one interim report<\/strong> has been uploaded and approved in the system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"854\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, additional budget requests arising <strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"664\">due to exchange rate differences<\/strong> (i.e., price increases in consumables or equipment listed in the original application) are <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"791\">not subject to this restriction<\/strong>. These requests are evaluated and finalized by the Commission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head h6\">What are the limits on the number of project supports? <span class = \"tatsu-accordion-expand\"><\/span><\/h3><div class = \"accordion-content body\" ><div class = \"accordion-content-inner \">\n<h6 class=\"sr-only\"><\/h6>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @&#091;37rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @&#091;72rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:32rem&#093; @&#091;34rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @&#091;64rem&#093;:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b4ecde9-36ee-4e83-aaf5-305f7155c292\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"315\">Faculty members <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"99\">cannot simultaneously serve as the coordinator of two projects of the same type<\/strong> under the support types defined in this Guide, specifically NAP and \u00d6NAP. For example, to receive a second NAP support while already holding one, the <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"314\">additional NAP support must come via a DOSAP-related project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"953\">Faculty members who have previously benefited from NAP support and wish to apply again must <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"467\">submit an application for an externally funded project<\/strong> beforehand. If this condition is not met before reapplying for NAP, the new NAP application will not be accepted. The <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"648\">publication requirement and the external funding condition<\/strong> also apply to \u00d6NAP support. During Commission evaluations, additional publication requirements may be imposed for other support types as well. Externally funded project applications, publications, invention disclosures, and supported projects are monitored by the BAP Unit and reported to the Commission.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1204\">For <strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"978\">thesis projects<\/strong>, the limitation on the number of coordinator roles is determined by the decisions of the relevant graduate institutes (for master&#8217;s and doctoral theses) or faculty deans (for specialization theses) concerning thesis advising.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1935\">Faculty members who <strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1311\">fail to meet the publication requirement within one year after project completion<\/strong> will be automatically blocked from submitting new applications by the BAP Unit. Except for TEZ and L\u00d6AP projects, a project coordinator who has successfully completed a previous project may propose <strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1543\">only one new research project<\/strong> within the one-year period following the project&#8217;s official end date to fulfill the publication requirement.<br data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\" \/>For example, after completing and closing a first research project, the coordinator may receive <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1788\" data-is-only-node=\"\">one more project of the same type<\/strong> within 12 months. <strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1862\">To be eligible for a third project of the same type<\/strong>, the coordinator <strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1934\">must have published results from the first project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2184\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Project coordinators who <strong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2004\">fail to fulfill their responsibilities<\/strong> and thus cause administrative issues will <strong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2117\">not be allowed to submit new proposals under the same support type<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2134\">one year<\/strong> following the closure of the problematic project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk2LVMAyh.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-BJbnINMC1n .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 50px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-BJbnINMC1n .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-BJbnINMC1n > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJbnINMC1n > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJbnINMC1n .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><a href=\"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/\" class=\"exp-read-more exp-read-more-underlined\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8857","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8857\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}