Goals
Promote successful redirection of scientists formerly engaged in weapons design and production to civilian research and development activities.
Increase participation of Azerbaijani scientists in grant competitions offered by CRDF, ANSF and other international funding agencies.
Offer informational support, consulting and technical assistance to scientists and engineers in Azerbaijan.
Help Azerbaijani scientists establish connections with U.S. scientists, companies or organizations with which they can collaborate in a mutually beneficial way on civilian subjects.
Provide training opportunities for the generation of young scientists, including workshops in the area of technology commercialization.
Services
Support to prospective applicants and existing grantees
Tax-free funds transfer and disbursement to individual and institutional recipients
Grant-related equipment procurement and duty-free import assistance
Ad-hoc logistical and administrative support
Domestic and international travel coordination via designated travel agencies and visa support
