LÖKAP-E: International Research Experience
Bring your research projects to life with ITU BAP support by joining EELISA (European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance) communities.
What is LÖKAP-E?
These are research projects created to encourage students registered in our university’s undergraduate and graduate programs to participate in EELISA communities and to increase research activities related to these communities. The projects aim to contribute to the training of scientists by supporting research, collaboration, and project development activities in line with the goals of EELISA Communities.
⚡Research Incentive
Supports students to conduct research in international communities.
🌍 Collaboration & Project Development
Enables joint work and project production aligned with EELISA goals.
LÖKAP-E Application Steps
Reach your EELISA experience in 10 steps.
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Obtain an EELISA Event Acceptance Letter
Contact the ITU EELISA Office to receive an acceptance letter from the event you wish to attend. This document is required for the first approval. You can access EELISA opportunities via this link.
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Form Your Project Team
Applications may be made by a student’s departmental advisor, an academic member of an EELISA community, a club/project team advisor, or an EELISA department coordinator.
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Join EELISA Communities
Ensure that all team members complete the prerequisite EELISA community membership for the application. You can find detailed information on EELISA Communities via this link.
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Fill in the Mobility Evaluation Form
Complete the LÖKAP-E / ITU EELISA Mobility Evaluation Form in full and submit it to the ITU EELISA Office.
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Interim Decision: Get Your EELISA Approval Letter!
Congratulations! This letter from the ITU EELISA Office shows that your application is deemed suitable to apply for a LÖKAP-E project.
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Prepare Your Project
Before the event, define project details with your team. Ensure the event contributes to your project’s purpose and the community’s goals.
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Project Details and Conditions
💰Support & Duration
- Project Budget: 75.000 TL
- Conference Support: Available
- Scholarship Support: Not available
- Interim Report: Not required
- Project Duration: Up to 12 months
📋Application Requirements
- Students taking part in the project must have at least a 2.00 GPA at the time of application.
- Project team members must be members of at least one EELISA community.
- The project supervisor must be a faculty member or a researcher who has completed a PhD / Proficiency in Arts.
🧾Required Project Outputs
To successfully complete the project, the following two outputs must be submitted to the BAP unit:
1. Final Report
2. Proof of event participation / certificate
Comparison of LÖKAP Types
| Feature | LÖKAP-E (EELISA) | LÖKAP-A (Academic) | LÖKAP-T (Project Teams) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Budget | 75.000 TL | 75.000 TL | 150.000 TL |
| Description | Encourages undergrad/grad students to join EELISA communities. | Encourages undergraduate participation in research activities. | Supports students’ participation in international events within Project Teams. |
| Minimum GPA | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Team Condition | All members must be EELISA community members. | At least 4 undergrads + one student running a TÜBİTAK-2209 project. | At least 4 undergrads. |
| Key Condition | EELISA acceptance letter & community approval. | Application by an academic advisor. | Mandatory representation at TEKNOFEST or an international organization. |
| Interim Report | None | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Project Output | Final Report + Proof of event participation. | Final Report + Submission to publication within 1 year. | Final Report + Proof of international competition representation. |
Ready to Apply?
You can access the necessary forms and application portals via the links below: