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The R&D Projects Road Map is prepared as product focused in line with system needs in coordination
with the relevant Project Department and in terms of dual use, export restrictions, criticality level,
feasibility, THS etc. are prioritized by the R&D Department and kept up-to-date as a reference
document.

THE RESEARCHER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY (SAYP)
The Researcher Training Program for Defense Industry (SAYP) was initially carried into effect through
the cooperation protocols signed between METU, SSM, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN and TAI in October 2011
with the implementation of the program launched in 2012. As of the first half of 2017, 24 universities
and 35 defense industry companies are included within the coverage of SAYP.

PURPOSE
1. Transfer information between the defence industry companies and universities in a more
systematic manner with guidance from the SSM in line with the priorities of the defence industry
sector and the SSM.
2. Structure graduate thesis at universities in a way that will be directed to the R&D needs of
companies and orient them to the priority areas of the defense industry.
3. Train students who undertake postgraduate education as qualified R&D personnel in the field of
defense with the opportunities provided by defense industry companies.

APPLICATION PRINCIPLES
1. Students receiving post-graduate training under the coverage of SAYP will work on the projects
approved by cooperating defense industry companies.
2. Researchers will continue their education in universities while working on the project in the
relevant industrial establishments in the fields and on the conditions stated by the protocols.
3. Researchers spend part of their time in the university where they are educated and the rest in the
relevant industrial organizations.
4. Researchers’ graduate theses will be in the fields designated by the SSM and identified jointly by
university faculty staff and by the officials of the relevant industrial organizations and approved
and managed by the SSM.

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