Department of Research and Development (Nouvelle Alexandrie)
The Department of Research and Development, formerly known as the Department of Science, is the federal department responsible for setting and coordinating policy on science, technology, industrial strategy, and innovation within Nouvelle Alexandrie. The Department oversees National Science Initiatives, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, and Intellectual Property.
Established in 1689 AN, the Department initially operated as the Department of Science before evolving into its current form to reflect broader responsibilities, including technology innovation and industrial strategies. The headquarters remains located in the Morning Wind Building, situated in the Government Triangle neighborhood of Cárdenas, FCD.
The Department collaborates extensively with other government agencies:
- With the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports, and on initiatives relating to science education and fostering innovation.
- With the Department of Defense on military research, advanced technology, and strategic innovation.
- With the Department of Energy and Environment to manage domestic civil nuclear programs, agricultural innovations, ecological research, and sustainability initiatives.
The Department is led by the Secretary of Research and Development, appointed by the King on the recommendation of the President of the Government. The Secretary is a member of the Council of State, and the position is equivalent to ministers of science and technology found in other nations.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Department of Research and Development is to promote and maintain national leadership in science and technology to ensure economic prosperity, national security, and social welfare. Its vision is to position Nouvelle Alexandrie as an international leader in innovation, scientific discovery, and technological advancements.
Organization
- Secretary of Research and Development
- Office for Climate Science
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience Division
- Climate Monitoring and Data Analysis Division
- Office for Energy Science
- Renewable Energy Section
- Nuclear Science Section
- Fossil Fuels Section
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Section
- Office for Health and Life Science
- Biomedical Research Division
- Public Health Division
- Health Informatics Division
- Biotechnology and Genetics Division
- Office of Science Policy
- Science Education and Public Engagement Division
- Science Communication and Public Affairs Division
- Science and Technology Coordination Division
- Office for Climate Science
- Deputy Secretary of Research and Development
- Office of National Science Security
- Cybersecurity Division
- Threat Assessment and Management Division
- Emergency Management and Business Operations Division
- Federal Patents Office
- Examination and Prosecution Division
- Patent Education and Outreach Division
- Technology Assessment Division
- Office of Social Science and Humanities
- Behavioural Science Division
- Philosophy and Ethics Division
- History and Anthropology Division
- Political Science Division
- Literature and Media Studies Division
- Office of Engineering and Technology
- Quantum Computing Division
- Nanotechnology and Materials Science Division
- Robotics and Automation Division
- Electronic and Software Engineering Division
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Division
- Office for Marine Science
- Oceanography and Marine Geophysics Division
- Marine Ecosystems and Conservation Division
- Marine Bioresources Division
- Office of Agriculture and Food Science
- Crop and Animal Science Division
- Food Science and Technology Division
- Soil Science, Land Management, and Agroforestry Division
- Agriculture Education Division
- Office of Space Science
- Planetary Science Division
- Astrophysics Division
- Space Technology and Exploration Division
- Office of Urban Science
- Urban Planning and Design Division
- Urban Infrastructure and Sustainability Division
- Urban Analytics Division
- Office for Data Science and Analytics
- Data Infrastructure Division
- Data Analysis and Insights Division
- Data Security and Privacy Division
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Division
- Office of National Science Security
Subordinate Government Agencies
The Department supervises several specialized agencies, ensuring comprehensive oversight in various scientific and technological fields:
- Aeronautics and Space Administration of Nouvelle Alexandrie (ASANA)
- Federal Science & Research Council
- Federal Nuclear Agency
- Federal Innovation Foundation
- Federal Ecology Agency
- Federal Patents Office
- Federal Copyright Board
- Nouvelle Alexandrie Statistics Bureau
- Nouvelle Alexandrie Standards Council
- Federal Agency for Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure
- National Oceanic and Marine Research Agency
- Federal Agricultural Innovation Agency
- Federal Biomedical Research Institute
- National Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory
- Federal Institute for Renewable Energy
- Nouvelle Alexandrie Public Health Institute
- Federal Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Agency
- Federal Urban Development and Innovation Agency
- Nouvelle Alexandrie Meteorological Agency
- National Quantum Research Institute
- Federal Space and Astrophysics Observatory
- National Data Science and Analytics Center
- Federal Transportation Technology and Innovation Agency
- Federal Geological Survey
- National Institute for Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Federal Cultural Heritage and Humanities Research Institute
- Federal Nanotechnology Research Center
Research Funding and Initiatives
The Department administers multiple funding programs aimed at supporting research, development, and innovation in critical technology areas, promoting public-private partnerships, university research programs, and startup incubators. Key initiatives include:
- National Innovation Grants Program
- Strategic Technology Acceleration Fund
- Collaborative University-Industry Research Initiative
International Collaboration
The Department actively participates in international scientific collaborations, international standardization efforts, and bilateral agreements aimed at fostering international cooperation, innovation sharing, and scientific diplomacy.
