The Public Research Bodies (OPI) of the General Administration of the State are those created for the direct execution of scientific and technical research activities, activities for the provision of technological services and those other activities of a complementary nature, necessary for the adequate scientific and technological progress of society, which are attributed to them by law or by their rules of creation and operation.The coordination of the actions of the IPAs is the responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Centre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research

The Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT) is a Public Research Agency attached to the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities through the General Secretariat of Research, focused mainly in the fields of energy and the environment and the technological fields related to both.

CIEMAT works closely with other national R&D&I centers, institutions, universities and companies in the sector of our country in order to transfer the knowledge and technology that has been generated. This helps to boost innovation and change the economic model based on knowledge. CIEMAT participates in EU programmes and cooperates with intergovernmental bodies and research centres in other countries. In addition, it conducts training activities on technology transfer in the provision of technical and advisory services.

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Higher Council for Scientific Research

The Higher Council of Scientific Research (CSIC) is the largest public institution in Spain dedicated to scientific and technical research and one of the most outstanding in the European Research Area and the main executing agent of the Spanish System of Science, Technology and Innovation (SECTI).

The research in the CSIC is structured in three main areas: society, life and matter, which cover most of the human knowledge and in which the activity of more than 1,500 research groups of its 120 centers is framed. The CSIC aims to bring scientific and technological capabilities and achievements closer to all national and international socio-economic sectors, in order to ensure that they are transformed into social welfare.

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Carlos III Institute of Health

The Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) is a national and international reference body in biomedical research and public health.

Its mission is to contribute to improving the health of all citizens and to fight diseases. This is achieved through the promotion of research and innovation in Health Sciences and Biomedicine, and the provision of reference scientific-technical services and educational programs aimed at the National Health System. Its values are, among others:

  • Social commitment, sustainability, quality and efficiency.
  • Scientific integrity, confidentiality, control of conflicts of interest and the veracity of the results with respect to authorship and intellectual property.

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Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands

The Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC), accredited by the Spanish Government as "Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence", is a Spanish public research body that manages two of the best international observatories in the world.

Its mission is to conduct and promote any type of astrophysical or related research, as well as to develop and transfer its technology. This includes disseminating astronomical knowledge, collaborating in specialized university teaching and training scientific and technical personnel in all fields related to Astrophysics.

The ultimate goal is international leadership through excellent scientific and technological results, strengthening the Observatories of the Canary Islands as an "astronomical reserve" and attracting first-class research infrastructures.

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Sub-directorate General of the Coordination of Public Research Institutions

Pº de la Castellana 162. 28046, Madrid

sgcopis@ciencia.gob.es