Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

The Spanish National Research Council is the main agent responsible for implementing the Spanish System for Science, Technology and Innovation; and in order to undertake this mission, it is capacitated to carry out activities aimed at: - The generation of knowledge through scientific and technical research - The transfer of research results, in particular to promote and create technology-based enterprises - The provision of expert advice to public and private institutions - The delivery of highly-qualified pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training - The promotion of scientific culture in society - The management of large facilities and unique scientific and technical infrastructures - The presence and representation in international bodies - The development of targeted research