Implemented by the TÜBİTAK Science and Society Directorate, the Science Talks Programme aims to bring together scientists who are experts in their fields with primary, secondary and high school students, as well as with members of society who have an interest in science. Through these talks, the programme aims to strengthen interaction between science and society, facilitate access to scientific knowledge, and enhance scientific literacy.
Since 2019, a total of 9,072 science talks have been organised, reaching approximately 1,342,000 students. As a result of the evaluations carried out during the 2025–2026 application period, 3,225 schools/institutions were matched with 1,397 speakers.
The matching was carried out by taking into account the speakers’ provincial preferences, the thematic areas selected by schools and institutions, as well as target audience preferences. Matched school/institution coordinators and speakers can view their matching details by logging into their accounts at the Project Application System.
