Science and technology in Ukraine in the context of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU; Ukrainian: Національна академія наук України, romanized: Natsionalna akademiia nauk Ukrainy, pronounced [nɐts⁽ʲ⁾ioˈnɑlʲnɐ ɐkɐˈdɛmijɐ nɐˈuk ʊkrɐˈjinɪ]; abbr. NAN Ukrainy) is a self-governing state-funded organization in Ukraine that is the main center of development of science and technology by coordinating a system of research institutes in the country. It is the main research oriented organization along with the five other academies in Ukraine specialized in various scientific disciplines. NAS Ukraine consists of numerous departments, sections, research institutes, scientific centers and various other supporting scientific organizations.

The Academy reports on the annual basis to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The presidium of the academy is located at Volodymyrska Street, 54, across the street from the Building of Pedagogical Museum, which was used to host the Central Council during the independence period of 1917-18.