General Information
  Background
  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.
  Mission
  According to AR's Constitution, its mission is to:
 * Work on the improvement of the overall position of the research and scientists in the Yugoslav society
 * Work on the adaptation and bringing in to agreement of the Yugoslav regulation with European and International scientific and technological standards
 * Further the work of scientists
 * Foster scientific freedom and responsibility
 * Foster and facilitate local and international co-operation
 * Improve the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare
 * Advance education in science
 * Increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the promise of scientific methods in human progress.
  Membership
  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.
  Organization
  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.
  Staff and Activities
  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.
  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.
  Office
  Correspondence should be addressed to:
  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