GENERAL RULES for ALL STUDENTS
PURE program is open only to undergraduate students, including Sabancı University students as well as domestic and international applicants during summer program. All Undergraduate levels and departments can apply.
Graduate students are NOT eligible for application.
Duration of PURE summer program is 7 weeks.
Students can apply up to 6 research projects, which are announced by Sabancı University faculty members and researchers, in an order of precedence and in accordance with their research interests. Students can be a part of ONLY 1 project.
Students are assigned to the projects they selected as a result of the evaluations done by the faculty members/researchers.
Students receive a certificate of participation upon completing the program successfully.
Students are expected to have good academic standing and adequate knowledge of English which is sufficient to fulfill the requirements of their projects. The expected level of language and academic success may change according to the demands of the project and faculty member/researcher. The language of the program is English. English proficiency test is NOT required.
Registration for the program and accommodation is free of charge for the students admitted to the program. Free accommodation is provided only for summer terms in shared dorm rooms in campus for all accepted students.
All other personal expenses, transportation costs and meal costs are the responsibility of the participant.
Students can use the facilities within the campus, such as the Information Center, Cafeteria and Sports Facilities.
Students who will use the laboratories are required to take the “Lab Safety” training provided by the Laboratory Specialists. (Details will be shared with accepted students.)
Students who will participate in the program are required to have valid health insurance in Türkiye. SGK is valid for Turkish citizens, there is no need an additional insurance. This insurance can be obtained from any insurance company in your home country. Basic coverage is sufficient. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to follow the necessary procedures and submit the required documents to claim reimbursement when using the insurance.
Students are expected to make a presentation about their research in the specified date in parallel sessions. Each of the students must attend their own session (Each session contains 3-4 research presentation.)
Students are expected to attend at least 3 seminars during summer term.
Students are expected to prepare a final report and a poster.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SABANCI UNIVERSITY (SU) STUDENTS
Sabancı University students who are enrolled in Summer Internship* are NOT eligible for PURE. As long as there is no conflict for the summer internship, SU students can work on PURE projects. There is no obstacle for them to apply.
Sabancı University students who are enrolled in Summer School are NOT eligible for PURE.
* SSBF (CULT 300, ECON 300, IS 300, POLS 300, PSIR 300, PSY 300, VA 300), MDBF (BIO 395, CS 395, EE 395, IE 395, MAT 395, ME 395), YBF (MGMT 300).
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OTHER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students who are undertaking an internship at another company or institution are NOT eligible to participate in the PURE program. In order to successfully complete PURE, participants are expected to reside on campus for the full 7-week duration and fulfill all academic and program requirements.
Thanks to the cooperation with the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), additional scholarships will be given by the YTB to 30 international students. You can kindly check the PURE Summer 26 International Applicants Poster from the announcements for further information.
YTB is the official responsible for managing all processes and details related to the scholarship. Students who are initially accepted to the PURE program are admitted with accommodation support (free dormitory) only, without any additional scholarship. Among the international students accepted to PURE, 30 students are further evaluated by the YTB team for an additional scholarship. The selection and final decision regarding the scholarship are made solely by YTB. All students, whether they are awarded the additional scholarship or not, will be informed separately about the outcome.
Except for the 30 students who will receive a scholarship from the YTB, accepted international students can work in the PURE project at their own expense. These students are responsible for their own visa processes. Students are responsible for the expenses for these procedures. Sabancı University will only issue a certificate of acceptance to the program. Free accommodation still be valid.
Visa and Health Insurance
For international students who do not have visa exemption or whose visa exemption covers less than 90 days of stay in Turkey need to apply for a visa. Please kindly check your country from the link.
International students are REQUIRED TO have travel and health insurance which cover their stay in Turkey throughout the PURE Program. SGK is valid for Turkish citizens, there is no need an additional insurance. This insurance can be obtained from any insurance company in your home country. Basic coverage is sufficient. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to follow the necessary procedures and submit the required documents to claim reimbursement when using the insurance.
Health insurance for international students must be prepared in accordance with the regulations set forth by Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migration Management.
Requirements for Certificate- PURE Summer Program:
The students MUST attend all project works during the term. The weekly workload is 40 hours (full-time).
Students are required to make project presentations on the specified date.
Students are required to upload their final reports to the system on the specified date.
Students should upload their posters to the system on the specified date.
Students are expected to attend at least three of the seminars.
Students who do not fulfill the conditions that exists above will not be able to receive a certificate.
Special Requirements for Fall and Spring Terms:
ONLY Sabancı University students can apply PURE Fall & Spring Program.
Duration of PURE Fall & Spring Program is whole term.
School of Languages students can participate in projects in the Spring and Fall semesters.
There is NO Poster Submission and Presentation,
There is NO Certificate Ceremony,
There are NO Student Presentations,
There are NO Seminars during Fall and Spring terms.
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Requirements for Certificate- PURE Fall & Spring Program:
The students MUST attend all project works during the term.
Students are required to upload their final reports to the system on the specified date.
Students who do not fulfill the conditions that exists above will not be able to receive a certificate.
List of Application Documents
Online Application Form - You will access when the applications are open.
Transcript - Mandatory
Statement of Purpose - Mandatory
Reference Letters (Max. 2 Letters) – Optional
Accepted students will upload additional documents. Accepted students will be informed accordingly regarding this matter.
