Mission

The mission of the Spanish National Research Council is to promote, coordinate, develop and disseminate scientific and technological multidisciplinary research, in order to contribute to the progress of knowledge and economic, social and cultural development; as well as to train researchers and provide advice to public and private entities in these fields (art. 4 Statutes).


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