Ministry of Science and Technology (Taiwan)


The Ministry of Science and Technology is the government ministry of the Republic of China for the promotion and funding of academic research, development of science and technology and science parks. MOST is a member of Belmont Forum.

History

The MOST was originally established as the National Council on Science Development on 1 February 1959. In 1967, it was renamed to National Science Council. The NSC became the Ministry of Science and Technology on 3 February 2014.

Organizational structure

Departments

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Budget

The 2014 budget for MOST is NT$44.043 billion, in which 79.6% is dedicated for support for academic research, 12.5% for promotion of national science and technology development and 7.9% for development of science parks.

Transportation

The MOST building is accessible within walking distance South West from Technology Building Station of the Taipei Metro.