1. Newton – Katip Çelebi Fund
ILTER HALILOGLU
Head of Newton – Katip Çelebi Fund

2. Objectives What is Newton Fund?
What are the opportunities under Newton-Katip Çelebi Fund (NKCF)?
What is the timeline for future calls?

3. Supports new science and innovation links between the UK and Partner Countries + Promote economic and social development
Duration
Total Budget
£735 M

4. Newton Fund is a UK Government programme

5. Newton Fund Overview Areas of Activity People Research Translation
Priority Areas
Lifelong Health And Welfare
Agriculture and Food Security
Disaster and Risk Management
Energy and Climate Change +
Social Sciences and Humanities (Cross-cutting)
Budget
£4M per year
Local Partner
TUBITAK

8. Matched Funding UK TR Newton Fellowships by Acad. TUBITAK Fellowships
People
Distinguished Visiting Fellowships
Workshop Grants
(TUBITAK-2223-D)
British Council
Institutional Links
TUBITAK
Research
Joint Call
RCUK TUBITAK
Translation
Innovate UK
Industrial R&D Call
TUBITAK

9. Pillars and Programmes
People
Advanced Fellowships
Mobility Grants
International Fellowships
TUBITAK Fellowship Programmes
Researcher Links
Distinguished Visiting Fellowships
Technical training and employability
Professional Development and Engagement Programme
Research
Institutional Links
TUBITAK – RCUK Bilateral Call
Translation
Bilateral Industrial R&D Call
Fellowships in Innovation

10. Pillars and Programmes
People
Advanced Fellowships
Mobility Grants
International Fellowships
TUBITAK Fellowship Programmes
Advanced Fellowships (British Academy, The Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences):
Focus: Early- to mid-career researchers
Funding: Up to £37.000/year
Duration: 2 years-3 years
A salary top up (maximum £5,000) for the group leader from the partner country.
Research support (maximum £15,000) to cover costs for studentships, staff, consumables or equipment.
Travel and subsistence (maximum £12,000) to cover travel costs of the UK partner to the international partner and/or travel of the international partner to the UK.
Training (maximum £5,000) to support the career development of the applicant and their research group or network.
no more than 15 years of postdoctoral experience

11. Pillars and Programmes
People
Advanced Fellowships
Mobility Grants
International Fellowships
TUBITAK Fellowship Programmes
Mobility Grants (The Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering and British Academy):
Focus: All
Funding: £ 3.000/6.000/12.000
Duration: 3 months (one travel) ; 12/24 months (multiple travel)
The funding available is dependent upon the length of the visit*:
Up to £3,000 for one-off travel lasting up to 3 months
Up to £6,000 for multiple visits to be completed within 1 year (including a maximum of £1,000 for research expenses)
Up to £12,000 for multiple visits to be completed within 2 years (including a maximum of £2,000 for research expenses)
* British Academy provides support for only 1 year and up to £ 10k.

12. Pillars and Programmes
People
Advanced Fellowships
Mobility Grants
International Fellowships
TUBITAK Fellowship Programmes
International Fellowships (British Academy):
Focus: Early stage post-doctoral researchers
Funding: Up to £34.000/year
Duration: 2 years
Newton Fellowships last for two years. Funding consists of:
£24,000 per annum for subsistence costs
Up to £8,000 per annum research expenses
A one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses.
Awards include a contribution to the overheads incurred, at a rate of 50% of the total award to the visiting researcher.
Applicants may also be eligible to receive up to £6,000 annually for up to ten years following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers
no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry)

13. Pillars and Programmes
People
Advanced Fellowships
Mobility Grants
International Fellowships
TUBITAK Fellowship Programmes
TUBITAK Fellowships:
Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers
Fellowships for Visiting Researchers and Researchers on Sabbatical Leave
Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers
Monthly payments: TL
Travel Costs: TL
Health Insurance: Up to TL
Fellowships for Visiting Researchers and Researchers on Sabbatical Leave
Fellowships for international scientists/researchers who would like to give workshops/conferences/lectures, or conduct R&D activities in Turkey

14. Pillars and Programmes
People
New Programme in 2017
A New Programme from Royal Academy of Engineering:
Distinguished Visiting Fellowships
Bring UK researches to Turkey (2-3 weeks) for:
Working collaboratively on joint papers and research proposals
Delivering lectures, presentations, seminars, demonstrations, and expert
Guiding the design and delivery of new teaching modules and/or programmes
Establishing project consortia to work collaboratively on ambitious joint research projects

15. Pillars and Programmes
People
Researcher Links
Technical Training and Employability
Professional Development and Engagement Programme
Researcher Links
Focus: Early career researchers (up to 10 years)
A. Travel Grants
B. Workshop Grants

16. Pillars and Programmes
TUBITAK-BRITISH COUNCIL BILATERAL CALL
Focus: Bilateral Academic Partnerships
Funding: British Council: £150K (For the UK partner)
TUBITAK Social science & humanities projects: TL and other projects: TL (for the Turkish partner)
Duration: 2 years
Establishment of links beyond the level of the individual researcher, giving opportunities for more sustainable research collaboration, building partnerships between the UK and Turkey centred on shared research and innovation challenges which have direct relevance to the Turkey’s social welfare and economic development.
Single application and evaluation (latest call)
Research
Institutional Links
Institutional Links
TUBITAK – RCUK Bilateral Call
TUBITAK – RCUK Bilateral Call
2014 – 5 Awards
2015 – 15 Awards
2016 – under evaluation (closed on 31 October)

17. Pillars and Programmes
Research
TUBITAK-RCUK Bilateral Call:
Focus: Academic Partnerships and Joint Projects
Funding: UK: ~ £ k / TR: ~ £ k
Duration: 2 years
Institutional Links
A single application and evaluation system
First Call - Topics:
Understanding and Management of Natural and Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Tackling inequalities and Poverty Alleviation
Cultural Heritage and Social Development
Disease Burden of Consanguineous Marriages
8 projects are to be supported!
Next Call: Cultural Heritage and Creative Economy
Expected Date: March-April 2017
TUBITAK – RCUK Bilateral Call

18. Pillars and Programmes
Translation
Bilateral Eureka Call (Innovate UK - TUBITAK):
Focus: Industrial R&D Projects
Funding and Duration: UK: £450k; TR: No limit / years
2nd Call was on Agri-Food Innovation:
Utilization of waste by-products and residues from the Turkish agri- food industry to reduce their negative environmental impact and add value
Improving food and income security for small and medium-sized farmers in Turkey through improving agricultural productivity through the use of technology
Improved Animal/Plant breeding based via breeding and reproductive technologies
Universities can take as partners/sub-contractors in the projects.
TUBITAK 1509 programme is used.
Bilateral Industrial R&D Call
Fellowships in Innovation
Call closed on 23 November 2016

19. Pillars and Programmes
Translation
Fellowships in Innovation (Royal Academy of Engineering):
Focus: Researchers / Experts interested in Commercialization
Funding: Up to £ for cohort)
Duration: 1 year
Bilateral EUREKA Call
In the partnership of RaENG and TUBITAK, we will provide funding for training & networking expenses for researchers and experts who would like to know about commercialization.
The programme consists of hands on training in the UK for two weeks, followed by networking events throughout the year.
Fellowships in Innovation

20. Finding a UK collaborator
If you are seeking help in connecting with academics and institutions in the UK you may visit Application Support Page where you will find a number of resources that are available for potential Newton Fund applicants in their search for collaborations.

21. Matched Funding UK TR Newton Fellowships by Acad. TUBITAK Fellowships
People
Distinguished Visiting Fellowships
Workshop Grants
(TUBITAK-2223-D)
British Council
Institutional Links
TUBITAK
Research
Joint Call
RCUK TUBITAK
Translation
Innovate UK
Industrial R&D Call
TUBITAK

22. Some Tips for A Successful Proposal
Relevance - Make sure you demonstrate both researchers have relevant experience
Inspire – quality of your research matters!
Achievable – balance ambition and feasibility
Commitment – good level of engagement from both partners
1+1 > 2 – show wider impact and benefits
Mirror your proposal – What if you/your colleagues reviewed it?
Risks matter! – Have contingency plan(s)
Some reasons why applications are unsuccessful:
Lack of detail in the proposal regarding methods/work plan or the objectives are too vague
The proposal is too ambitious for the timeframe and is not feasible
Not having enough expertise in the research area proposed
Benefits and impacts are not clearly defined

23. Future Calls - Timeline
Programme
Opening Date
Closing Date
Mobility Grants
Advanced Fellowships
International Fellowships
1st Round - Late January
1st Round – Late January
March
Institutional Links
April
TBA
RCUK-TUBITAK Bilateral Call
March-April

24. British Embassy - Ankara
İlter Haliloglu
Head of Newton Fund
British Embassy - Ankara
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