General
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Background |
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The
Association of Researchers is a non-profit professional society dedicated
to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across
all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and
technology. It was founded in 1997 in Belgrade by the group of researchers
committed to the idea of the necessity for redefinition and reorganisation
of the Governmental Scientific Project Policy through development
of an additional framework of actions (for the scientific endeavours)
within the Yugoslav scientific community. |
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Mission |
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According
to AR's Constitution, its mission is to: |
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Work
on the improvement of the overall position of the research and scientists
in the Yugoslav society |
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Work
on the adaptation and bringing in to agreement of the Yugoslav regulation
with European and International scientific and technological standards
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Further
the work of scientists |
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Foster
scientific freedom and responsibility |
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Foster
and facilitate local and international co-operation |
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Improve
the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare |
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Advance
education in science |
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Increase
the public's understanding and appreciation of the promise of scientific
methods in human progress. |
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Membership |
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Any
researcher, member of the academic stuff, scientist dedicated to the
fulfilment of the goals of the AR can became a member of the AR simply
by applying for a membership. Membership is finally approved by The
Board of Directors. Upon acceptance, general as well as specific information
about the member will be automatically added to the AR Researchers
Database, which is designed to offer extensive information about the
researcher as well as specific project of interest. Members are highly
encouraged to keep the database up to date by adding new relevant
information annually. |
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Organization |
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The
individual members through the General Assembly elect 7-person Board
of Directors, which is responsible for conducting Association affairs.
General Assembly establishes the general policies governing all programs
of the Association. In addition, Board of Directors appoint Council
acting as a advisory board.
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Staff
and Activities |
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The AR is currently run on voluntary basis. Our first project is
establishment of our web presentation and formation of the Yugoslav
Scientific and Research database aiming to cover wide area from Medicine,
Social science, Economy, Business etc. |
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The AR Information WWW pages are maintained by Sladjan Milanovic.
The AR
WWW server is maintained by the AR Webmaster. Please forward all comments
or corrections to the appropriate person. |
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Office |
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Correspondence
should be addressed to: |
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Association of Researchers
Dr Subotica 4
PO BOX 721
11001 Belgrade
YUGOSLAVIA
tel: (+381 11) 685788 ext 14
tel: (+381 11) 684484 ext 14
fax: (+381 11) 643691 ext 14
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