Swedish Research Council

Swedish Research Council

The Swedish Research Council ( _sv. Vetenskapsrådet) is a Swedish government agency established in 2001, with the responsibility to support and develop basic scientific research. Its objective is for Sweden to be a leading nation in scientific research. The agency has three main functions:
*To distribute government funding for basic research
*To advise the government on issues related to scientific research
*To educate the general public about scientific research

External links

* [http://www.vr.se/2.69f66a93108e85f68d480000.html Swedish Research Council] - Official site


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