Turquoise Card Scientist and Researcher Guide

The Turquoise Card is a privileged status granted to scientists and researchers who contribute to scientific and technological development and conduct strategic studies at the international level. The following summarizes the criteria, document set, scoring elements and process for the scientist/researcher profile, based solely on the principles set out in the legislation.

Who is a Scientist/Researcher?

• Those with an academic title (faculty member/prospective faculty member, etc.)
• Work or professional experience in internationally recognized organizations
• Patent, trademark, license holders
• Carrying out innovation and R&D activities
• Those working in important positions in strategic sectors for the country such as IT, defense, mining and energy

General framework: Turquoise Card Conditions and Criteria

Scoring Highlights

Scoring for scientists/researchers;

• Academic title and institutional reputation,
• Proprietary outputs such as patents/trademarks/licenses,
• International publications and citations,
• Role undertaken in R&D projects,
• Work in strategic sectors is carried out according to qualifications such as.

Evaluation structure: Turquoise Card Scoring System

Required Documents (Scientist/Researcher)

• Documents showing diploma and academic title
• Publication list (with index, citations, journal information)
• Patent/trademark/license documents (registration or application document, if any)
• Project participation/coordination certificates (R&D, innovation)
• Corporate assignment/work letters
• Passport copy and application petition

Full list Turquoise Card Required Documents List

Official confirmation strengthening the application: What is a Turquoise Card Eligibility Certificate?

Application Steps (Summary)

1. Preliminary Analysis and Score Estimation Score impact is derived from publications, patents, projects and institutional reputation.
2. Preparation of Document Set Academic and registration documents, assignment letters, project outputs are compiled.
3. Electronic Application Documents are uploaded to the Ministry’s system; those who are abroad submit them through the Turkish foreign representative office.
4. Evaluation and Completion Relevant institutional opinions may be requested; time is given for deficiencies.
5. If approved, a transition period starts for the first 3 years; annual monitoring reports are prepared.

Full steps: Turquoise Card Application Process Step by Step

Transition period details: Turquoise Card Transition Period and Monitoring Report

Tips to Strengthen the Process

• Clearly document publication and citation metrics (index information, impact factor, H-index, etc.).
• Clearly show the current status (application/registration) of patent and registration applications.
• Project deliverables: Specify your role in the project, budget size, duration and concrete results.
• Explain strategic sector linkages (e.g. defense, energy, IT) with justification and evidence.
• If a certificate of conformity can be obtained, it significantly strengthens the application.

Common mistakes and solutions: Turquoise Card Common Mistakes and Tips

Transition to Indefinite

If the final report is positive at the end of the transition period, indefinite status is granted. The application must be submitted 180 days before the end of the period.

Indefinite Status Turquoise Card Becoming Permanent

SSS

Can PhD students apply?

In the legislation, it is possible for senior undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding achievements to be evaluated by consultation.

Is a patent application sufficient or is registration a must?

The application may also have a point effect; however, registration and rights transformed into commercial use are stronger evidence.

Is an invitation letter from a foreign institution effective?

Yes; corporate reputation and job description have a positive impact on scoring.

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