The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, founded in 1967, is an independent scientific and artistic institution of the highest rank in the Republic of Macedonia. It promotes the advancement of sciences and arts and application of the most recent research methods and latest achievements in scientific knowledge. The Academy encourages, coordinates, organizes and conducts research and artistic activities. It is engaged in the following research areas: physics, chemistry, mathematics and mechanics, human medicine, molecular biology, agriculture, forestry, social sciences, humanities and arts.