Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
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The Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAK) is a national agency of Turkey whose stated goal is to develop "science, technology and innovation" (STI) policies, support and conduct research and development, and to "play a leading role in the creation of a science and technology culture" in the country.
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAK | |
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Formed | 1963; 61 years ago (1963) |
Jurisdiction | Turkey |
Headquarters | Ankara |
Annual budget | 3,197,036,000 TL [1] |
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Website | tubitak.gov.tr |
TÜBİTAK develops scientific and technological policies and manages R&D institutes, carrying on research, technology and development studies in line with "national priorities". TÜBİTAK also acts as an advisory agency to the Turkish government and acts as the secretariat of the Supreme Council for Science and Technology, the highest science and technology policymaking body in Turkey.