09-10, 09:45–10:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Young IFOS 2
Description:
This presentation aims to advise young researchers by showing the importance of scholarships such as the TÜBİTAK 2214-A International Research Scholarship in conducting some doctoral studies abroad. The international funding process and project application content will form the basis for being in new research environments and gaining experience, and transferring advanced methodologies back to domestic institutions. The impact of such experiences on technical and professional development, scientific perspectives and their importance in long-term international collaborations, and how they enrich the quality of research at home will be emphasized.
Objectives:
To provide a comprehensive project process for doctoral students seeking international research opportunities.
To demonstrate the personal and academic benefits of conducting research abroad.
To encourage young researchers to pursue global collaborations and establish long-term scientific networks.
Background:
During my PhD in Audiology, I received funding through the TÜBİTAK 2214-A program to conduct a portion of my doctoral research at the Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan, USA. This experience directly advanced my thesis work, allowing me to acquire advanced skills in electrophysiology and confocal imaging in basic science. Beyond the technical training, it encouraged an adaptation to an international research culture and collaborations that would continue to shape my academic career. By sharing this scientific experience, I hope to encourage early career scientists to take advantage of similar opportunities and explore global perspectives.
Fatma Nur Kömür. Objective and Behavioral Assessment of Noise Exposure on the Vestibular System in Rodents. TÜBİTAK 2214-A International Ph.D. Research Fellowship, 20.08.2024–19.08.2025, Kresge Hearing Research Institute, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, USA.
Ali Cemal Yumuşakhuylu, Fatma Nur Kömür, Yavuz Özdemir, Özlem Tuğçe Yaşar, Dila Şener Akçora, Buğra Genç, Murat Peker, Halis Altun, Ayşe Ayça Çiprut, Gabriel Corfas. Evaluation of the Effect of Noise Exposure on Vestibular Synaptopathy in Sprague-Dawley Rats under Different Conditions, in Terms of Behavioral, Electrophysiological, Histological, Longitudinal and Holistic Approach. TÜBİTAK 1001 Project, Project No: 223S785, 2024, Ongoing.
Komur, F. N., Cassinoati, R. L., Ciprut, A., Cilingir Kaya, Ö. T., Akcora, D. S., Corfas, G., & Yumusakhuylu, A. C. (submitted). Vestibular synaptic damage and behavioral deficits induced by high-intensity noise: A preclinical cVEMP study. Journal of Vestibular Research.
Drawing from insights gained through conducting part of doctoral research in the USA with TÜBİTAK scholarship support, this presentation highlights practical strategies for securing funding, adapting to international research environments, and leveraging global collaborations. The aim is to encourage early-career researchers to embrace such opportunities to enhance their skills, expand their professional networks, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their home countries.
Dr. Fatma Nur Komur received her BSc in Audiology from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2019. She completed her MSc in Audiology at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2021 and earned her PhD in Audiology and Speech Disorders from Marmara University in 2026. During her doctoral training, she conducted research at the Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan, USA. Her research interests focus on translational audiovestibular experimental models investigating noise-induced vestibular pathologies, synaptic mechanisms, and their behavioral consequences.