INFORMATION SESSION ON TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B PROJECTS AT OUR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
THE MEETING WAS HELD.
A TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B Information Meeting was held at Yozgat Bozok University Yozgat Vocational School to increase student participation in scientific research and project development activities, encourage them to transform their innovative ideas into projects, and enable them to benefit more effectively from TÜBİTAK support.
The meeting, held in the Conference Hall of our Vocational School, was conducted by the Director of the Vocational School, Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÖZDEMİR, and the Deputy Director, Assoc. Prof. Ömer MERMER.
The meeting discussed the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program and the TÜBİTAK 2209-B University Students Industry-Oriented Research Projects Support Program, as well as their contributions to students' academic development. Information was provided on project application conditions, application processes, project topic selection, research proposal preparation, and academic advising.
The importance of students acquiring a research culture, developing scientific thinking and problem-solving skills, and producing feasible projects tailored to the needs of the sector was emphasized. It was stated that high-quality projects carried out under the guidance of faculty members would contribute to the research and project development capacity of our Vocational School.
TÜBİTAK Projects Also Offer Opportunities for Micro-Competence and ECTS Credits
During the meeting, attention was drawn not only to the contribution of TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B projects to the scientific and professional development of students, but also to the academic gains that our university could provide within the scope of the Procedures and Principles Regarding Project Culture and the Credit Allocation of Micro-Competencies.
According to the relevant procedures and principles, students who are involved as project leaders, researchers, or scholarship recipients in TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B projects can apply for credit under the PRJ102 – Project Culture and Micro Competencies-II (5 ECTS) course, provided they meet the necessary conditions and their applications are evaluated by the relevant committee.
This program aims to encourage students' participation in research and project work, support their project experiences with academic achievements, and contribute to the spread of a project culture.
We aim to strengthen our students' project-based learning culture.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that students should develop original project ideas related to their fields, collaborate with their academic advisors, and apply to the TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B programs. The role of micro-competency and certification programs implemented at our university in developing students' competencies and documenting their achievements was also discussed.
Yozgat Vocational School continues its efforts to increase the participation of its students in scientific research, strengthen the project development culture, and enable them to benefit more from national support programs.


