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TECHNOLOGIES DATABASE

The ISTC established the Technologies Database Program to establish and expand information exchange infrastructure concerning research activities, toward promoting the expertise of CIS research institutes and cooperation between CIS and foreign technical experts.


Activity in 2004

The CIS Science and Technologies Internet Portal at http://tech-db.istc.ru contains information on activities of approximately 400 CIS research institutions collaborating with the ISTC. The portal comprises information on more than 7,000 science and technology projects supported by the ISTC, enabling any user to quickly pinpoint projects of interest in numerous fields of research. Every month, several thousands of hits are registered to search the portal for useful science and technology information. The ISTC regularly welcomes new participants to its international portal, and there are now 12 separate organizations contributing materials and resources.





A silver medal award for the ISTC Technologies Database

During the conclusion of "High-Technology Week" in St. Petersburg, Russia on 11 June, 2004, the International Science and Technology Center received an award for its contributions to the revival of Russian science, and a silver medal award for the ISTC Technologies Database. The medal award for the Technologies Database recognizes the ISTC "Science and Technologies in the CIS" portal as a leading information resource, contributing infrastructure for the exchange of scientific-technical information. The award is signed by the Russian Federation Minister for Education and Science A. Fursenko.





TRAVEL SUPPORT


The ISTC strongly encourages CIS scientific teams to develop their project proposals with the participation of foreign collaborating organizations. The Travel Support program fosters collaboration by reimbursing travel and related expenses for CIS scientists who wish to begin or continue technical consultations on the proposals they submit to the ISTC. Program funds also cover travel expenses for scientist participation in international meetings and conferences relevant to their specialization. Funding for the program is provided by voluntary contributions supporting specific technical areas and CIS institutes.


Activity in 2004

Scientists and technical team members were funded on 342 individual trips to collaborating organizations, seminars, and conferences located worldwide.



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