Polar Research
Institute
TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) continues its activities to carry out Türkiye's scientific studies in the polar regions, to carry out national expeditions and to develop international cooperation. The Institute aims to increase the scientific power of our country in polar research by supporting R&D and logistics processes.
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News & Announcements
TÜBİTAK KARE and the Cemre Foundation Partner for Environmental Sustainability
TÜBİTAK KARE and the Cemre Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to carry out joint initiatives on environmental sustainability and climate change; as part of this collaboration...
10th National Antarctic Science Expedition (TAE X) Successfully Completed
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır: “Our Goal; To Establish a Permanent Turkish Science Research Base in Antarctica and to be included in the Antarctic Treaty System...
The 10th National Antarctic Science Expedition Has Begun
A 17-member team set out from Istanbul for the White Continent to conduct their scientific research. Under the auspices of the Presidency and organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology,...
National Polar Sciences Symposium and Polar Festival started
“9th National Polar Sciences Symposium and 5th Polar Festival” organized under the coordination of TUBITAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) started at Izmir Ege University....
Fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE V) Ends
Within the scope of the expedition carried out between July 8 - 31, 2025, a total of 12 researchers, 9 Turkish and 3 foreigners,...
9th National Polar Sciences Symposium and 5th Polar Festival
Since 2019, the “National Polar Sciences Conference" has been organized annually under the coordination of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM) Polar Research Institute (KARE).
Turkish Scientists in the Arctic for the Fifth Time!
The Fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE-V) will take place between July 8-31, 2025. Our country continues to strengthen its scientific presence in polar research...
Calls for Polar Research 2026 Opened
In line with our vision of being among the leading countries in the world with its original scientific studies on polar sciences, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, TÜBİTAK...
Turkey's Science Journey in the White Continent Completed
Participating in the 9th National Antarctic Science Expedition organized under the auspices of the Presidency, under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and under the coordination of TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute...
ABOUT US
Who We Are
As TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE), we conduct interdisciplinary studies to contribute to Türkiye's strategic goals in polar research. Our R&D projects support the production of scientific knowledge through national expeditions, base management and logistics planning. By continuously improving our capacity through national and international collaborations, we adopt raising awareness of the polar regions and strengthening Türkiye's scientific power as our main mission.
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Research Areas
Our research in the fields of Polar Science Strategy and Education and Polar Expedition Logistics and Law aims to develop solutions for the planning of scientific expeditions, environmental and legal assessments, and the protection of polar regions. Our work strengthens Türkiye's polar science capacity and supports international cooperation.
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Publications
As the Polar Research Institute, we produce various publications to share our knowledge in the field of polar sciences and logistics processes. Articles, papers and books produced by our research groups provide in-depth information on polar sciences, environmental sustainability, expedition planning and international cooperation. These publications constitute a valuable resource for the academic community and relevant stakeholders.
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Projects
As the Polar Research Institute, we conduct interdisciplinary projects in the fields of ecosystems, biotechnology and geophysics in the polar regions. Our research covers monitoring of Antarctic ecosystems, microorganism diversity, biotechnological potential and science-policy interaction. We contribute to the development of polar sciences by deepening our knowledge through national and international collaborations.
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TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) operates to coordinate, support and develop scientific research in the polar regions. The Institute conducts multidisciplinary polar research in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, especially in natural sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences, climate change, biology and engineering applications, and contributes to the development of national polar science policies.
TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) operates at TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus in Gebze, Kocaeli, Türkiye. As a Türkiye-based organization, the Institute carries out its activities on a national and international scale and carries out field studies in the Arctic and Antarctic regions in cooperation with research infrastructures and universities in Türkiye.
TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) was established in 2019 within TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM). Polar studies continue by strengthening its institutional structure under TÜBİTAK KARE as of 2025.
The conditions required for the personnel to be employed in TÜBİTAK KARE vary according to the position, job description and project scope. In general, education and experience in the relevant field, scientific work competence and foreign language skills are among the main criteria sought. Current application requirements are announced on the basis of the announcement.
Announcements regarding job and internship opportunities within the TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute (KARE) are shared via TÜBİTAK's corporate website, tubitak.gov.tr, and official communication channels.
Applications for full-time positions are submitted via TÜBİTAK’s Job Application System at kariyer.tubitak.gov.tr.
Internship applications are centrally managed by the Presidency's Human Resources Office and are conducted through the National Internship Programme at kariyerkapisi.cbiko.gov.tr.
TÜBİTAK KARE takes part in projects carried out within the scope of international polar research programs and scientific collaborations; scientific knowledge, methods and technologies developed are shared with international stakeholders. The Institute aims to contribute to polar science on a global scale.
Announcements regarding symposiums, workshops, panels and other scientific events organized by TÜBİTAK KARE are published on the official website and communication channels of the institute. Participation conditions and application processes are announced separately for each event.