National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1946

The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was founded in 1946 as a state institution that joins active members (academicians), corresponding-members and leading scientists of the Republic. The main activity of the Academy is scientific research, analysis and prognosis of science development; priority directions of science development and scientific personnel training; scientific and expert provision, formation and coordination of scientific programmes; promotion of international cooperation, innovation and investment activity development. Research is carried out in a number of areas, including: earth sciences, mathematics, informatics, physics, remote sensing and space technologies, chemistry, new materials, biologically active substances, biochemistry and physiology of plants, botany, soil sciences, social and humanitarian sciences.