Fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE V) Ends
During the expedition, which took place from July 8 to 31, 2025, a total of 12 researchers—9 from Turkey and 3 from abroad—conducted significant scientific research in and around the Arctic Ocean. Researchers from Argentina, Bulgaria, and Ecuador also contributed to the scientific work. 19 projects, 12 researchers, and 3 high school students participated during the expedition, conducting research in oceanography, biology, chemistry, atmospheric science, meteorology, and satellite […]
Turkish Scientists in the Arctic for the Fifth Time!
The Fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE-V) will take place from July 8 to 31, 2025. Our country continues to strengthen its scientific presence in polar research. The Fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE-V) will take place from July 8 to 31, 2025, under the patronage of the Presidency, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and coordinated by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research. The TASE-V expedition includes 9 Turkish and 3 foreign […]
Calls for Polar Research 2026 Opened
In line with our vision of becoming one of the leading countries in polar sciences through our original scientific research, national scientific expeditions to the polar regions (the Arctic and Antarctica) are organized annually under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey and in coordination with the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research (KARE), national scientific expeditions to the polar regions (the Arctic and Antarctica) are organized annually. These expeditions enable our scientists in the field of polar science to conduct original, sustainable, and high-quality scientific research, and to collaborate with scientists from other countries […]
Turkey's Science Journey in the White Continent Completed
The team participating in the 9th National Antarctic Science Expedition—held under the auspices of the Presidency, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and coordinated by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research—has returned home after a 34-day journey. After departing from Istanbul Airport on February 6, the team reached Antarctica following a 60-hour journey via Brazil and Chile, and returned to Turkey via the same route. The scientific delegation, […]
Turkish Science Team Reaches the White Continent
The Turkish team, which set out as part of the 9th National Antarctic Science Expedition, arrived at King George Island in Antarctica after a 60-hour journey. Under the auspices of the Presidency and administered by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, coordinated by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research, the team participating in the 9th National Antarctic Science Expedition undertook a challenging journey, crossing 103 degrees of latitude via Brazil and Chile after departing from Istanbul. Industry […]
Ninth National Antarctic Science Expedition Begins
The 9th National Antarctic Science Expedition (TAE IX), conducted under the auspices of the Presidency, administered by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and carried out by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research (KARE), will take place from February 6, 2025, to March 12, 2025. As part of the expedition, a total of 20 researchers—16 Turkish and 4 international—will carry out 19 different scientific projects in Antarctica. The first of these projects is […]
4th Polar Festival: Young People and Scientists Come Together to Discuss Polar Research
The 4th Polar Festival, organized by TÜBİTAK, took place with the participation of scientists and students. The event aims to raise awareness in the scientific community and increase Turkey’s interest in polar research. Various aspects of polar science were discussed at the festival, and the latest developments in this field were shared with participants. The opening remarks at the 4th Polar Festival were delivered by TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın and TÜBİTAK MAM President […]
You Are Invited to the 4th Polar Festival Online Event
In 2019, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) established the Institute of Polar Research (TÜBİTAK MAM KARE) within the Marmara Research Center, thereby creating an institutional framework for polar sciences in Turkey. TÜBİTAK MAM KARE, which undertakes many important tasks ranging from organizing National Polar Science Expeditions to conducting various research projects, also plays a leading role in awareness and educational initiatives. In this context, the 4th Polar […]
8th National Polar Sciences Symposium Completed
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) The 8th National Polar Sciences Symposium, organized by the Institute of Polar Research (KARE) within the Marmara Research Center (MAM), was held in a hybrid format at the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus with both in-person and online participants. Prof. Dr. Burcu Özsoy, President of TÜBİTAK MAM and Director of the Institute of Polar Research, discussed Turkey’s historical development in polar sciences and the field’s […]
8th National Polar Sciences Symposium
History: With the establishment of the Institute of Polar Research (TÜBİTAK MAM KARE) in 2019 under the Marmara Research Center of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), an institutional framework in the field of polar sciences was established in our country. Every year, the “National Polar Sciences Symposium” is held to evaluate the results of projects, scientific studies, and expeditions conducted by Turkish scientists in the field of polar sciences and to discuss recent developments. 1st National […]