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National Science Council (Taiwan)

Ministry of Science and Technology
科技部
Kējìbù
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Agency overview
Formed 1 February 1959 (as National Science Council)
3 February 2014 (as MOST)
Jurisdiction  Republic of China (Taiwan)
Headquarters Da'an, Taipei
Ministers responsible
Parent agency Executive Yuan
Website www.most.gov.tw

The Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of China (MOST; Chinese: 中華民國科技部; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kējìbù) is the government ministry of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the promotion and funding of science research and technology adaptation. MOST is a member of Belmont Forum.

The MOST was originally established as the National Science Council (NSC; Chinese: 國家科學委員會; pinyin: Guójiā Kēxué Wěiyuánhuì) on 1 February 1959. The NSC became the Ministry of Science and Technology on 3 February 2014.

Political Party:   Kuomintang   Non-partisan/ unknown

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.

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

Coordinates: 25°01′29″N 121°32′32″E / 25.0247°N 121.5422°E / 25.0247; 121.5422


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