BIPM and TÜBİTAK UME joint CBKT initiative has been extended
The BIPM is pleased to announce the extension of the joint initiative "BIPM–TÜBİTAK UME project placements" for another two cycles, which will be delivered in 2022 and 2023. This extension follows the success of the previous four cycles. Applications for the Fifth cycle (2022) are open until 30 April 2022. Successful applicants will be selected and notified of their placement by 31 May 2022. The 2022 project placement training will start on 5 September 2022.
This initiative, organized by the BIPM and the National Metrology Institute of Turkey (TÜBİTAK UME), is designed to provide opportunities for metrologists to gain in-depth knowledge and experience by conducting research on a subject of their interest in TÜBİTAK UME's laboratories. In addition, participants are able to expand their understanding of the international aspects of metrology through intensive CIPM MRA e-learning opportunities and seminars given by staff from the BIPM and TÜBİTAK UME.
Over four cycles of this initiative (from 2018 to 2021), the BIPM and TÜBİTAK UME have hosted thirty-seven talented metrologists from twenty-four countries for a period of 1 to 3 months at the TÜBİTAK UME laboratories. The reports received from the participants on completion of their placements have demonstrated that the projects were an extremely valuable method of knowledge transfer. The research projects have covered a diverse range of subjects from decreasing the uncertainty of measurement standards through to expanding metrological capabilities in the laboratory to underpin scientific activities, healthcare, and industry.
One of the key elements of this initiative is tailoring of the knowledge transfer activities to the needs of the participants. The selected participants submit their projects of interest, and based on this information, the research plan and the duration of the placement are identified before their arrival. The participants are supported by mentors from TÜBİTAK UME during their placements. This formula undoubtedly maximizes the knowledge transfer, and thus we would like to acknowledge the valuable support from the scientists of TÜBİTAK UME.
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to TÜBİTAK UME (Turkey) for this joint initiative, and the valuable contribution towards strengthening the BIPM Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer (CBKT) Programme.
Feedback from previous cycles:
I would like to thank BIPM and TÜBİTAK UME for providing the great opportunity in training programme, and NIMT for funding support. I would like to express gratitude my tremendous mentor, Dr Muslum Akgoz, head of Bioanalysis Laboratory, who gave brilliant comments and suggestions for me. A special thanks to Dr Burhanettin Yalcinkaya for always support and assistance me not only in the laboratory experiments but also in living life in Turkey. I am also very grateful to all who have contributed to the works and co-workers (Bioanalysis team, UME), thanks for all the helpful advice during this period and for creating a very good working environment.