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 Ivana Ribara 157/21
11070 Belgrade
YUGOSLAVIA
Tel:
Fax: