Applications for the Ministry of Development 2017 Winter Program (July) are now open.

Applications for the Ministry of Development's 2017 Summer Program (July), organized to introduce its duties and functions and provide information about its activities, will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2017. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Application Method and Requirements

A maximum of 100 participants will be accepted into the Promotion Program each term, ranked according to their GPA (starting from the highest).

To participate in the Ministry of Development's Promotion Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: They should be 3rd or 4th-year students at a four-year higher education institution or an equivalent institution abroad, or they must be graduates of a four-year higher education institution or master's students. The cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 out of 4.0 or 75 out of 100. If the quota is not filled, applications from candidates with a GPA below 3.0 or who are 2nd-year students may also be considered.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must fill out the Application Form available on the Ministry of Development's website (www.kalkinma.gov.tr) and include an original or certified copy of their transcript.

Applications can be submitted either in person to the Ministry's document unit (ground floor) or by mail to the following address: Kalkınma Bakanlığı / Evrak Kayıt Birimi, Zemin Kat, Necatibey Cad. 110/A, Yücetepe, ANKARA.

Those whose applications are accepted will be announced on the Ministry of Development's website.

Applicants who are accepted into the Promotion Program but do not attend cannot apply a second time.

Individuals found to have made false statements in the application form or other documents will be disqualified from participating in the program. Additionally, this situation will be reported in writing to their universities. Records related to these individuals will be maintained in the Ministry's archive, and if they apply for a job at the Ministry in the future, these records will be taken into account during the evaluation of their applications. Legal action will be pursued against any actions that constitute a criminal offense.

Program Periods and Application Dates

Program Periods - (Application Start - End)         
Summer Period - April 30 – May 30                  
Winter Period   - November 1 – November 30  

Program Schedule

The Summer Term begins on the first Monday of July, while the Winter Term starts on the first Monday of February. The Promotion Program consists of two terms, each running for three days from 14:00 to 17:00, starting on a Monday.

Participants who complete the Promotion Program will receive a "Participation Certificate" issued by the General Directorate of Management Services. To qualify for this certificate, continuous attendance is essential. Participants who miss more than one day will not receive the certificate.

Obligations

Participants in the Promotion Program must adhere to the duties and obligations set forth in the Civil Servants Law No. 657. Failure to comply will result in termination of the student's participation, and this will be reported to their university.

Contact for Information:
Tuncay DURSUN, Tel: (0312) 294 69 43