The views and thoughts of Social Studies Teachers on the contribution of academic research, especially master's and doctoral theses, to their professional development were examined within the scope of the study. Within the scope of the research, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 20 Social Studies Teachers working in Yozgat province by asking interview questions prepared by the researcher. The answers obtained were analyzed with the content analysis method. Striking results as a result of the data analysis are that Social Studies Teachers do not conduct academic research, and when they want to conduct any scientific research, whether related to their field or outside of it, the first source they turn to is the internet. Yıldırım, İlhan, Şekerci and Sözbilir (2013) emphasized the importance of teachers following academic research for their professional development. Can (2004) stated that an idealistic teacher always questions his/her own competencies, enters into a self-accounting process and should see change and development as a necessary process. In this context, the Ministry of National Education, the Council of Higher Education and universities have some responsibilities. In particular, the Ministry of National Education should financially support research teachers.