Host Country: Turkey
Host University: Sabancı University
Place: Istanbul
Program: PURE Program for Undergraduate Research
Format: Summer Research Program
Length: 7 Weeks
Deadline: 28th April 2026
Support: Fully funded, with 30 scholarships under Türkiye Scholarships (YTB)
The Sabancı University PURE Summer Program 2026 is now open for applications. It is a fully funded summer research program based in Istanbul, and it welcomes domestic as well as international students. According to the source, the program is offered with Türkiye Scholarships (YTB) and includes 30 scholarships.
What the Program Offers
PURE is the Program for Undergraduate Research. It is designed to give students hands-on research experience under top faculty supervision. In addition, the source says students can spend the summer in Istanbul while working on a research project with a faculty mentor.
Sabancı University PURE Summer Program 2026 Eligibility
The program accepts applicants from all countries. Students who are enrolled at Sabancı University may also apply. However, applicants must be undergraduate students, and they should have a strong academic background and a clear interest in research and innovation. They must also meet any project-specific requirements and review the PURE Requirements page.
Areas of Research
Applicants can choose from several fields. These include engineering and natural sciences, social sciences, business and economics, computer science and AI, and arts and design. Each student works on one specific research project under a faculty mentor.
Funding and Other Benefits
The source lists these benefits for selected students:
✓ Round-trip flight ticket
✓ Monthly stipend, depending on the project
✓ Free accommodation
✓ Meals or dining support
✓ Certificate of participation
✓ Access to advanced labs and facilities
Documents Needed
Applicants must prepare the following items:
• Online application form
• Transcript
• Statement of purpose
• Reference letters
Application Steps
To apply, first go to the official PURE program page. Next, review the available research projects and select the one that fits your interest. Then submit the online application. After that, the supervisor selection and approval process follows. The source also points applicants to the FAQs page.
Deadline
The final date to apply is 28th April 2026.
