“Finalists Announced for the ”Decade of the Ocean” Themed Art Contest
Organized by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research and the Directorate of Science and Society to raise public awareness about the oceans, “Decade of the Oceans” art competition, organized by the TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute and the Directorate of Science and Society for elementary, middle, and high school categories, received a total of 1,269 entries from 60 provinces. The preliminary evaluation of the entries was conducted by the members of the Selection Committee, and the finalists were selected. We would like to thank all the artists for participating in the competition […]
The First International Call for Proposals for the POLARIN Project Has Been Launched
The First International Call for Proposals for the POLARIN Project Has Been Launched The POLARIN project, supported by the European Union, invites scientists to submit project proposals to contribute to the identified priority research topics, submit project proposals for access to a total of 49 research infrastructures (research stations, ships, observatories, sample and data banks) located in both polar regions. POLARIN provides researchers with free access to research infrastructures in the polar regions […]
Call for Papers for a Special Issue
Dear Researcher, With the aim of promoting research on aquatic life and marine sciences in the Polar Regions and increasing our country’s scientific contributions in these fields, the Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, published by TAGEM (General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies) Journals has planned a special issue of the *Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences* under the theme “Advanced Research on Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems of Polar Regions.” […]
4th National Arctic Science Expedition Hosts Chilean Scientist
The 4th National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE IV) was conducted aboard the Norwegian-flagged scientific research vessel PolarXplorer, which set sail from Tromsø, Norway, and proceeded first to Svalbard and then into the depths of the Arctic Ocean. Throughout the expedition, samples were collected from 54 different stations along the route. Bulgarian and Chilean researchers were also hosted on TASE IV. Changes in the Arctic are having an impact on marine biodiversity. Marine […]
Calls for Proposals for Polar Research 2025 Are Now Open
In line with our vision of becoming one of the world’s leading nations 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. Through these expeditions, our scientists in the field of polar sciences are able to conduct original, sustainable, and high-quality scientific research, and to collaborate with scientists from other countries […]
“THE ”DECADE OF THE OCEAN” THEMED ART CONTEST IS KICKING OFF!
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) conducts scientific research in our seas using the Marmara Research Vessel, supports scientific projects related to seas and oceans, and fostering awareness of the seas and oceans among our youth through TEKNOFEST competitions, and conducts scientific research annually in the Southern Ocean—the world’s coldest ocean—and the Arctic Ocean—the world’s shallowest ocean—as part of its polar research efforts. In addition, TÜBİTAK, […]
Fourth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE-IV) Started
The Fourth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition (TASE–IV), organized under the auspices of the Presidency, administered by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and coordinated by TÜBİTAK MAM KARE, has begun. As part of TASE–IV, now in its fourth year, the Turkish scientific team departed from Istanbul for Oslo on June 26, 2024, and subsequently traveled from Oslo to the city of Tromsø in Norway. The team is aboard the Norwegian-flagged “R/V PolarXplorer” (Ice Class […]
Turkey and Australia Discussed Possibilities for Cooperation in Polar Research
Mr. Miles Armitage, Australia’s Ambassador to Turkey, visited Prof. Dr. Burcu Özsoy, President of the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM). During the meeting, detailed information was shared about Turkey’s polar research program. In addition, opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the polar regions were evaluated. The visit was significant in terms of strengthening scientific cooperation between Turkey and Australia and developing joint projects in polar research […]
TUBITAK Science High School addressed both the ISS and Antarctica!
Turkey’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, answered questions via a live video link from the International Space Station (ISS) from students at the TÜBİTAK Science High School—who are interested in science and space exploration—as well as students from science high schools in Istanbul and Kocaeli and students who have achieved success in the International Science Olympiads. The students were joined by Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil and TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal. […]
8th National Antarctic Science Expedition Ends
The team participating in the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition—held under the patronage of the Presidency, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and coordinated by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research—arrived in Istanbul after a long journey. The 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, which began in Istanbul on January 27, was completed on March 2. The expedition included 20 Turkish scientists, along with two researchers from Spain, one from Bulgaria, and one from the United States […]