booklet - ER 2011

Profile
Supporting research by supporting researchers
A key player in fundamental research in the French Community of
Belgium, the F.R.S.-FNRS has supported and championed free scientific
research in all scientific fields for over 80 years. Building on expertise and
partnerships, the F.R.S.-FNRS fosters innovation and knowledge
development by selecting, supporting and evaluating researchers and
research projects within university laboratories. A respected institution
within Belgium, the F.R.S.- FNRS is a driving force behind the
competitiveness of Belgian research in Europe and worldwide.
Mission
To contribute to the development of a
competitive knowledge society by
supporting researchers and their initiatives
and disseminating scientific research.
Values
A passion for research
Excellence: select, encourage and evaluate the
most talented individuals, to help them develop
the knowledge society
Transparency: communicate openly with
researchers and society and streamline
structures, processes and procedures
Creativity: stimulate frontier and interdisciplinary
research as well as original projects that question
received ideas
Strategy
To shape the future of research
Nurture the most talented individuals: make
research more appealing in order to attract and
train the researchers who form the bedrock of a
knowledge society
Increase and coordinate resources for
researchers: optimize equipment and operation
Encourage national and international
collaborations: create networks and enhance
mobility
Strengthen strategic research: address the major
challenges facing society