Stefanova ul. 15
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
Slovénie
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Gender
- International/Cultural relations
- Research
The SSF sees in knowledge the instrument for sustainable development, progress and recognition of Slovenia in the international community. Since scientific discoveries and human resources are the most important factors of the knowledge-based society, the SSF fosters and promotes the development, absorption, modification and use of scientific findings; development of the research cadre and its work; excellence in science; international science co-operation and improvement of public understanding of science and key technologies.
The SSF, with its independent investments, advances mutuality in Slovenian science. It plans, directs, co-ordinates, and leads the chosen processes of implementing the National Research Programme, the Programme of Economic Development of Slovenia, and programmes of the European Science Foundation and European Union. Investments are directed to all currently active researchers ? their ideas, initiatives, and research project proposals.
Main activities and competencies of the SSF are:
1. Co-ordinating larger projects (e.g. funded by European Commission, United Nations Development Programme…).
2. Developing and managing the national schemes of financial support.
3. Planning and implementing programmes for training of scientists (e.g. science communication workshops, project writing workshops…).
4. Publishing activities (own editions).
5. Organising the scientific meetings of national, European and global importance and dimension.
6. Planning and implementing the national science festival since 1994.