2024 YUNIYEAR Implementation Principles

YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY YUNIYEAR R&D AWARDS IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES

  1. Purpose
    The purpose of the award ceremony organized within the scope of YUNIYEAR is to reward the academics of Yeditepe University (Prof. Dr., Assoc. Prof. Dr., Dr. Lecturer, Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Assistant, Lecturer) who stand out in the determined R&D performance criteria.
  2. Scope
    These principles apply to the YUNIYEAR R&D Awards held annually and include all academics working in faculties, institutes, schools and relevant academic units.
  3. General Principle: Data Period
    Activities carried out within the year preceding the award year are taken into consideration.
    (The previous year is defined as the period between January 1 – December 31.)
  4. Evaluation Principles
    Evaluations are conducted according to the performance indicators specified in each category.
    All data are verified through official records provided by the units, as well as through records of the Quality Office, Revolving Fund Office, Technology Transfer Office (YUTTO), Project Management Office (PYO), and Intellectual Property Evaluation Board (FMDK).
    Unless otherwise stated, the top 3 academics in each category are awarded. In case of a tie, more than one academic may be awarded in the same ranking.
  5. Execution
    These implementation principles are executed by the Yeditepe University Quality Commission R&D Subcommittee.
  6. Award Categories and Definitions
    6.1. Academics Receiving Science Awards
    6.2. Academics with the Highest Number of Publications
    6.3. National and International Projects with the Highest External Funding
    6.4. Academics with the Highest Number of Patent and Utility Model Registrations
    6.5. Academics with the Highest Number of Design Registrations
    6.6. Academics Receiving Teknofest ISIF Medals
    6.7. Most Successful Entrepreneur Academics
    6.8. Academics Conducting the Highest Number of University–Industry R&D Consultancy Activities
    6.9. Academics Conducting the Highest Number of University–Industry General Collaboration Activities

6.1. Academics Receiving Science Awards
All Yeditepe University academics who have received the nationally prestigious academic achievement awards listed below are rewarded.
Achievement awards to be included in the award scope may be revised by the Yeditepe University Quality Commission R&D Subcommittee, provided that they are reported to the YUNIYEAR organization committee for the relevant evaluation period.

  • TÜBİTAK Science Award
  • TÜBİTAK Special Award
  • TÜBİTAK Service Award
  • TÜBİTAK Incentive Award
  • TÜBA International Academy Award
  • TÜBA Young Outstanding Scientist Award (TÜBA–GEBİP)
  • TÜSEB Awards

6.2. Academics with the Highest Number of Publications
Publications with DOI and assigned page numbers (not in press) are evaluated within this scope.
In cases where academics have the same number of publications, those with higher-impact publications are prioritized.
Large consortium and multi-center studies are excluded.

In Natural Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences and related fundamental fields, the top 3 academics publishing the highest number of review and/or research articles in international peer-reviewed journals indexed as SJR Q1, Q2 or Q3 are awarded.

In Social Sciences, Educational Sciences, Humanities, Administrative Sciences, Law and related fundamental fields, the top 3 academics publishing the highest number of review and/or research articles in international peer-reviewed journals indexed as SJR Q1, Q2 or Q3 are awarded.

6.3. National and International Projects with the Highest External Funding
In externally funded national and international projects where Yeditepe University is the executing institution (coordinator or partner institution in joint projects), the total contract budget allocated to Yeditepe University is considered.
Institutional shares and additional budgets granted during the ongoing project are not included.

Projects are evaluated based on their start date within the specified calendar year.
The highest-budget national projects and highest-budget international projects are evaluated separately.

Within this scope, the role of principal investigator is essential. If there are multiple researchers without a principal investigator role, each researcher is evaluated equally.
If the same researcher has both national and international projects, the total budget is taken into account and ranking is made in the higher-funded category.

For international projects funded in foreign currency, the year-end average exchange rate is used for Turkish Lira conversion.

Definition of National Projects:
Supports of Central Government Organizations (TUBITAK supports (ARDEB/TEYDEB/BİDEB), TÜSEB supports, Development Agencies, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (TAGEM), Relevant Ministries, etc.)

Definition of International Projects:
Projects supported by EU Framework Programs (HORIZON Europe), Erasmus+ KA2 bilateral and multilateral collaborations, COST, ERA-NET International R&D and Innovation Support Programs, etc.

6.4. Academics with the Highest Number of Patent and Utility Model Registrations
The total number of patent and utility model registrations is considered.
Academics of Yeditepe University are ranked according to the total number of registrations per patent or utility model.
A patent registered in different countries counts as a single patent.
The top 3 academics are awarded.

6.5. Academics with the Highest Number of Design Registrations
Design registration certificates are considered.
Academics of Yeditepe University are ranked according to the total number of registrations per design.
The top 3 academics are awarded.

6.6. Academics Receiving Teknofest ISIF Medals
At the Teknofest ISIF Invention Fair (if participation occurred):

• All Yeditepe University academics receiving gold and silver medals are awarded.
• If no gold or silver medals were received in that year, all bronze medal recipients are awarded.

There is no limit to the number of awardees in this category; all Yeditepe University academics meeting the condition receive an award.

6.7. Most Successful Entrepreneur Academics
Academics of Yeditepe University who own a startup company that has received funding or investment are evaluated based on the total amount of investment received.
If no academic meets this criterion, ranking is based on achievements in entrepreneurship competitions.
The top 3 academics are awarded.

6.8. Academics Conducting the Highest Number of University–Industry R&D Consultancy Activities
All University–Industry (ÜSI) R&D consultancy activities carried out through Yeditepe University Technology Transfer Office and approved by FMDK are evaluated.
The top 3 academics generating the highest contract revenue are awarded.

6.9. Academics Conducting the Highest Number of University–Industry General Collaboration Activities
Excluding R&D consultancy activities, all other ÜSI activities carried out through the Yeditepe University Technology Transfer Office are evaluated.
The top 3 academics generating the highest contract revenue are awarded.

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