CONICYT

Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica

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Agency overview
Formed	May 20, 1967; 50 years ago (1967-05-20)
Headquarters	Moneda 1375, Santiago
Agency executives	Mario Hamuy, President Christian Nicolai, Executive Director
Website	www.conicyt.cl

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: