For academia, research is supported by different agencies. The two most important are Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). A*STAR is not only a funding agency but also play the role of a research operator. Academic research is mainly supported by the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC) […]
In Singapore, public research can be conducted in either one of the institutes of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) or one of the research laboratories in universities or polytechnics. A*STAR institutes A*STAR is the main government agency for applied research. 2,000 international researchers are employed in its 14 institutes, located in Biopolis […]
Research funding Public research laboratories are partially funded by universities, public research bodies, and financing agencies, in particular the French National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche – ANR). Laboratories also receive funds from French regional governments, charitable associations, industry associations, and the European Union. Agence Nationale de la Recherche – ANR Created in […]
Several 5-year national Science & Technology Plans have been put in place since 1991, to fulfil objectives considered a priority for the country and to enable all stakeholders in the economy to move forward in the same direction. The 6th Plan covers the period 2015–2020. The RIEC wants to encourage the creation of knowledge based […]
