Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research

Rannís serves the framework for science and technology policy in Iceland introduced by an act of parliament in 2003.

Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research has as its main functions:

• Operation of the financial support system for research and technological development
• Provision of services and information to the Council for Science and Technology Policy and its sub-committees
• Coordinating and promoting Icelandic participation in collaborative international projects in science and technology
• Monitoring resources and performance in R&D, evaluating the results of scientific research, technological development and innovation
• Promoting public awareness of research and innovation in Iceland
• Rannís serves the Icelandic science community across all areas of science and the humanities

 
Rannís reports to the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture with the purpose of providing professional assistance in the preparation and implementation of science and technology policy in Iceland.

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