THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
3 Gedimino Ave., 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel. +370 5 261 36 51, fax +370 5 261 84 64
e-mail: prezidiumas@lma.lt
website: www.lma.lt

The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (LAS) was founded on 16 January 1941. In its activities, the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences is guided by its Charter ratified by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and other legal acts.

The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences is a budgetary institution that brings together the most distinguished Lithuanian scientists and foreign scientists whose academic activities are related to Lithuania. The LAS is an independent expert and consultant on research and higher education, culture, social development, economy, environmental protection, health care, technology, etc. It also initiates complex interdisciplinary research.

The Academy has signed cooperation agreements with 25 foreign academies and other research centres. The LAS is the founder of several scientific institutions and foundations; it publishes research proceedings, 12 academic journals, and informational publications. The Academy often plays host to national and international conferences, scientists’ meetings, academic readings, and exhibitions. The LAS organizes the activities of the Lithuanian Committee for Science Prizes; it has established 15 commemorative science prizes; it encourages young scientists and students to engage in scientific research by awarding each year 10 prizes to young scientists and 15 prizes to university students.

According to its Charter, the LAS has the right to elect 40 full members (academicians), 60 corresponding members, and 50 expert members. The number of foreign members is not limited.

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