“Promoting science as a common heritage of all humanity” The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) is a unique world institution that explores fundamental scientific questions at the highest level, promotes active engagement with scientists in developing countries, and advances international cooperation through science. ICTP’s mission is to: Foster the growth of advanced…
“The Italian research agency dedicated to the study of the fundamental constituents of matter and the laws that govern them” The National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) is the Italian research agency dedicated to the study of the fundamental constituents of matter and the laws that govern them, under the supervision of the Ministry of…
“The promotion of research in the field of gravitation in Europe” EGO, the European Gravitational Observatory, located in the countryside near Pisa in the Commune of Cascina, is a consortium that gathers “Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique” (CNRS), a French public, scientific and technological institution, the Italian “Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare” (INFN) and…
“To promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education and development, through international cooperation” The International Astronomical Union mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education and development, through international cooperation. Its individual Members — structured into Divisions,…
“Support and promote excellence in research, and the training of the next generation of researchers.” There are three Fonds de Recherche du Québec. The Fonds Nature and Technologies (FRQNT) The mission of FRQNT is as follows: to promote and provide financial support for research in the fields of natural sciences, mathematical sciences and engineering; to…
“To promote Geography through initiating and coordinating geographical research and teaching in all countries of the world” The International Geographical Union (IGU) is an international, non-governmental, professional organization devoted to the development of the discipline of Geography. The purposes of the IGU are primarily to promote Geography through initiating and coordinating geographical research and teaching…
“The SKAO’s mission is to build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes to transform our understanding of the Universe, and deliver benefits to society through global collaboration and innovation.” The SKAO, formally known as the SKA Observatory, is a global collaboration of Member States whose mission is to build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes to transform…
“The International Council for Industrial and Applied Mathematics works to advance the applications of mathematics in all parts of the world.” The International Council for Industrial and Applied Mathematics is a society of societies, with members from all around the world. ICIAM has member societies from all continents. Currently the membership of ICIAM consists of…
“The Chinese Academy of Sciences is the linchpin of China’s drive to explore and harness high technology and the natural sciences for the benefit of China and the world.” Comprising a comprehensive research and development network, a merit-based learned society and a system of higher education, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) brings together scientists and…
“To further international scientific activity in all branches of oceanic research” The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is an international non-governmental non-profit thematic organization of the International Science Council (ISC). SCOR activities focus on promoting international cooperation in planning and conducting oceanographic research, and solving methodological and conceptual problems that hinder research. SCOR covers…
