Estonia, Estonian Academy of Sciences
National Member
National Scientific Member
Member since: 1992
Contacts: ENGELBRECHT Jüri
The Estonian Academy of Sciences was founded in 1938 as a body of scientists and associated learned societies. In 1946 it was reorganized and, until 1995, acted also as an umbrella for various scientific institutions, including 19 research institutes. According to the Act on the Estonian Academy of Sciences, adopted in 1997, the primary mission of the Academy is to promote research in natural, technical and humanitarian sciences, and to assist, by its activity, in the social, cultural and economic development of Estonia. The Academy has 60 seats for full members and, currently, 17 foreign members. Members are elected for distinction and achievement in their fields of research.
The Academy organizes, evaluates and supports high level scientific research; publishes scientific periodicals and books, also popular literature, aiming to advance public understanding of the world of knowledge; disseminates knowledge and brings scientific achievement to the notice of society; promotes scientific cooperation at national and international levels. The Academy supports the movement of the society towards knowledge-based Estonia, is active in shaping Estonian R&D strategy, analysing R&D funding, supporting the establishment and networking of centres of excellence.
The Academy represents Estonian science internationally, e.g. in the International Council for Science (ICSU), Union Académique Internationale, ALLEA, European Science Foundation (together with the Estonian Science Foundation), and supports Estonian membership in international scientific unions. On the basis of 24 bilateral agreements signed with the partner organizations, the Academy operates a scientific exchange programme.
http://www.akadeemia.ee
