CONICYT
CONICYT is a Chilean government agency responsible for coordinating, promoting and aiding scientific research in the country. The name is an acronym of Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica meaning "National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research". CONICYT is part of the Ministry [of Education (Chile)|Ministry of Education].
CONICYT provides grants through several programs:
- FONDECYT
- FONDEF
- FONDAP
- National Fund for Research and Development in Health
- Regional Fund for Scientific and Technological Development
- Explore program