Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MHEST), Slovenia

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology performs tasks in the field of higher education, research, technology, metrology and promotion of the information society.

Department of Science that is involved into HERA project, defines the expert bases for the adoption of political documents in the field of research policy. It drafts laws and implementing regulations on research activities. It establishes and enhances the system of comprehensive analyses and monitoring of the situation and development research, develops new tools for attaining research policy goals, and plans the required financial resources for research. The Ministry represents Slovenia and participates on its behalf in the work of the European Commission committees. It is actively involved in the 5th, 6th and 7th EU Framework Programmes. It also covers the activities of Slovenia in the R&D field of South Eastern Europe.

Contact

dr. Davor Kozmus

tel.: +386 1 478 4693

E-mail: davor.kozmus@gov.si

dr. Jerca Vodusek-Staric  (external advisor)

tel.: +386 1 200 3120

E-mail: jerca.vodusek-staric@inz.si