4006 – TÜBİTAK Science Fairs Support Programme has been launched and the first call was published in 2013. This program aims to accelerate the dissemination of scientific culture therefore supports the secondary and high schools to organize Science Fairs in their schools. The Ministry of National Education and TÜBİTAK signed a protocol in 2015 for activities to promote the development of the science culture of students at secondary and high schools. The main purpose of this programme is to raise awareness about research techniques, reporting, and presentation skills among 5th-12th grade students, and to encourage them to carry out scientific studies and contribute to the development of their scientific approach skills.
