NFSAT is confident that the Armenian scientific community will find its distinguished niche among the international scientific community, no matter how long and winding the road is.
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About Us The National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies is a non-profit organization established in 1997, according to a legislative act of the Republic of Armenia. NFSAT's mission is to accelerate the development of the scientific and technological potential of Armenia through competitive grants. This will result in reputable and excellence driven scientific output and help advance Armenia's economy via new technological innovations. It is our firm conviction, at NFSAT, that a crucial and incontestable element which will decide Armenia's healthy development as a nation and its economic viability in the future is the quality of the science it produces. This implies that in our opinion, no effort must be spared in nurturing our young scientists to adopt and rejoice in competitive research and a merit based promotion system. This website chronicles our continuing efforts in this regard. We support scientific activities in Armenia through a merit based competitive grant system where adherence to the law, transparency of process and equal consideration to all applicants, regardless of status, position or legacy, are our guiding principles. Nothing else! NFSAT will cover the transportation expenses only to Armenian researchers demonstrating intense interest by the organizers for their participation in scientific conference. In accordance with the NFSAT?s principles of operation, support for the proposed activity will be determined exclusively by the scientific merit of applications. more... On a competitive basis, NFSAT will sponsor up to 6 International scientific meetings or conferences, which will be organized by Armenian research organizations and universities under umbrella of local and/or International professional unions. The Statement from the International professional journals about readiness to publish the conference materials is also mandatory. more... Seven applications approved for the grants under the NFSAT 2011 Travel Fellowship Program. December 13, 2011. Under the 2011 Armenian Travel Fellowship and Follow-on Grants Program (TFP), the National Foundation for Science & Advanced Technology (NFSAT) and CRDF Global selected seven applicants to receive a travel fellowship for research visits to the United States. more... The NFSAT Armenia Virtual Science Library Program became a reality On 29 November 2011, U.S. Ambassador Heffern welcomed the launch of the Armenia Virtual Science Library (AVSL), an efficient Internet portal that provides a convenient, single point of access for research articles written by scientists in Armenia and around the world. The system is the result of a U.S.-Armenian partnership involving several organizations. It is available from more than 80 universities and research institutions throughout Armenia, and provides a comprehensive means for faculty, students, researchers, laboratory technicians, and technology innovators to explore cutting-edge scientific knowledge. more... Our contact information is: |