CONICET

CONICET stands for Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. It is the Argentine public institution dedicated to the promotion and conduct of scientific and technological research. Founded in 1958, CONICET operates as an autonomous entity under the national Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Its mandate includes supporting basic and applied research across disciplines, training researchers, and transferring knowledge and technology to society.

The organization funds research through competitive grants and fellowships, manages a nationwide network of research institutes and centers, and hosts researchers from universities and other institutions. It offers doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, career positions for researchers, and institutional support to projects in fields ranging from basic sciences to engineering and social sciences.

Governance is carried out by a President advised by a Board, with management aligned to national science policy. CONICET collaborates with universities, provincial governments, industry, and international partners to foster collaboration, mobility, and technology transfer. Through its institutes, it produces scientific outputs, contributes to the training of researchers, and supports scientific infrastructure.

Internationally, CONICET participates in global programs, joint research projects, and scientific exchange, reinforcing Argentina's participation in the global research community. As the principal public funder and producer of scientific research in Argentina, CONICET plays a central role in setting national research priorities, building scientific capacity, and contributing to innovation and evidence-based policy.