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      26. Aug 2026Ministry of Health, Prime Ministers Office, Science Research and Innovation

      Science, research and innovation

      Science, research and innovation Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Ministry of Health Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Prime Ministers Office Research and innovation play a key role in economic development, culture and welfare, boosting society's capacity to meet demanding social challenges. In 2015, total research and development (R & D) expenditures amounted to 2. 2% of Iceland's GDP

      15. May 2026Prime Ministers Office, Science Research and Innovation

      Science and Innovation Council

      Golli Science and Innovation Council Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Prime Ministers Office In July 2023, the Prime Minister appointed members to the Science and Innovation Council for a four-year term, pursuant to Act No. 137/2022 on the Science and Innovation Council. In accordance with Article 5 of the Act, the Minister appoints nine members to the Council on the basis of proposals submitted by a dedicated Nomination Committee, one of whom is designated Chair of the Council

      22. Dec 2023Reports, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

      Impact Evaluation of the Icelandic Research Fund

      Terms of Reference: to provide a quantitative analysis of the Icelandic Research Fund, its visibility and impact, covering funding patterns, springboard to other activities and funding, scientific outputs, educational engagement & social, cultural and economic impact.

      10. May 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Arctic Affairs, Science Research and Innovation

      Science holds the solutions: Ministers of Science meet on Arctic cooperation

      "Cooperation in Arctic science is required to meet the complex challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss," said Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education, Science and Culture, in her opening speech at an international meeting of 28 ministers of science over the weekend.

      08. May 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Science Research and Innovation, Education

      Memorandum of Cooperation signed on Cooperation between Iceland and Japan: Education, Science, Technology and Innovation

      Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education, Science and Culture, had a bilateral meeting with Koichi HAGIUDA, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

      27. Oct 2020Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Business and Industry, Foreign Nationals, Science Research and Innovation, Covid-19, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

      Icelandic measures for remote workers put in place

      The Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Innovation, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs have put in place measures to enable non-EEA foreign nationals to reside in Iceland for up to six months and telework for foreign companies. With the measure, those foreign citizens, who are exempt from the visa requirements, will be allowed to apply for a long-term visa in Iceland for teleworkers and bring their families without having to move their legal domicile to the country or obtain Icelandic ID numbers.

      30. Sep 2020Reports, Science Research and Innovation, Prime Ministers Office

      Science and Technology Policy 2020–2022

      In 2030, Iceland will be a diverse society characterised by welfare, security and equal opportunities. Iceland will be among leading countries when comparing quality of life, happiness and democracy. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of education, everyone's access to it and an education system that is constantly evolving in step with the society and the future.

      01. Mar 2019Reports, Science Research and Innovation, Prime Ministers Office

      Iceland and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

      01 March 2019 / Prime Ministers Office Iceland and the Fourth Industrial Revolution This 2019 report, titled Iceland and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, presents the current global discourse on 4IR and discusses its implications for Icelandic society.

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Regulations, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Regulations Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Education, Science Research and Innovation, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

      Higher Education Act No 63/2006

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Higher Education Act No 63/2006 Higher Education Act No 63/2006 Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Acts of Parliament Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Culture, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Act on the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies No 40/2006

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies No 40/2006 Act on the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies No 40/2006 Tags Culture Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Act on Public Support for Research No. 3/2003

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on Public Support for Research No. 3/2003 Act on Public Support for Research No. 3/2003 Tags Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008 Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008 Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      01. Sep 2015Legislation, Foreign Nationals, Science Research and Innovation, Education, Acts of Parliament

      Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26

      01 September 2015 / Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26 Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland No 26/2010 Tags Foreign Nationals Science Research and Innovation Education Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      23. Mar 2015Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Health

      Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No 44/2014

      23 March 2015 / Ministry of Health Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No 44/2014 Updated:August 2023 Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No. 44/2014 as amended by Act No. 90/2018 and No

      23. Mar 2015Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Health

      Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No 44/2014

      23 March 2015 / Ministry of Health Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No 44/2014 Updated:August 2023 Act on Scientific Research in the Health Sector No. 44/2014 as amended by Act No. 90/2018 and No

      26. Aug 2009Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Health

      Act on Artificial Fertilisation and use of Human Gametes and Embryos for Stem-Cell Research, No. 55/1996

      26 August 2009 / Ministry of Health Act on Artificial Fertilisation and use of Human Gametes and Embryos for Stem-Cell Research, No. 55/1996 Updated: Feb. 2024 Act on Artificial Fertilisation and use of Human Gametes and Embryos for Stem-Cell Research, No

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