Bilim Akademisi (Science Academy, Turkey) was established on November 25, 2011, in Istanbul as an independent non-governmental organization to promote, practice, and uphold scientific merit, freedom, and integrity. As all such academies worldwide, Bilim Akademisi brings together the country's most accomplished scientists to promote and preserve scientific excellence, scientific methods, traditions, and procedures, and scientific freedom and integrity.
As an NGO, Bilim Akademisi does not receive funding from the government; Its activities are financed by private donations, and the income generated by its projects.