On 20 April 2006, a conference of the history of science was held. This conference, with over 45 participants, organized by the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Estonian Academy of Young Scientists (EAYS) treated the issues of the development of the history of science in Estonia and general problems concerning young researchers. A collection of theses was published. The conference was supported by SEB Eesti Ühispank, who also awarded sholarships for the best investigations.