Chile. Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica

CONICYT is a Chilean government agency responsible for coordinating, promoting and aiding scientific research in the country. The name is an acronym of Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica meaning "National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research". CONICYT is part of the Ministry of Education. CONICYT provides grants through several programs: FONDECYT (National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development) FONDEF (Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Development) FONDAP (Financing Fund Research Centres in Priority Areas) National Fund for Research and Development in Health Regional Fund for Scientific and Technological Development Explore program