This Law regulates the system of science and research in the Republic of Serbia, namely planning and achieving the general interest in science and research, ensuring the quality and development of scientific research work, the legal status of institutes, establishing and managing institutes, acquiring the title of researcher, institutional funding and funding of other programs of general social interest, record keeping, as well as other issues of importance for the system of science and research. This text is divided into twelve main thematic Chapters and a total of 138 articles. Titles of these Chapters are as follows: I. Basic provisions; II. Planning and achievement of general interests in scientific research activities; III. Ensuring the quality of scientific and research work and development of scientific and research activities; IV. Organizations carrying out scientific research activities; V. Institutes; VI. Bodies of the Institute; VII. Record keeping; VIII. Researchers; IX. Rights and obligations of employees at the institute; X. Financing of scientific research activities; XI. Supervision: XII. Transitional and final provisions. Science and research, as an activity of particular importance for the overall development of the Republic of Serbia, based on knowledge, experience and skills, together with higher education, is the driver of economic and overall social development. Science and research in the Republic of Serbia are part of the international scientific, educational, cultural and artistic space. Science and research, within the meaning of this law, are systematic creative work undertaken to create new knowledge, with the aim of raising the general civilizational level of society and using that knowledge in all areas of social development. Science and research are based on the following principles: 1) freedom and autonomy of scientific and research work; 2) the public of scientific and research work and the results of that work, in accordance with the law; 3) scientific and expert criticism; 4) respect for scientific and professional standards; 5) application of international standards and criteria in evaluating the quality of scientific and research work in each field separately, in relation to its specificity; 6) competitiveness and excellence of scientific programs and projects; 7) ethics of scientific and research work, in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice; 8) gender equality in science and research, as well as in decision-making bodies; 9) connections with the education system, especially with the higher education system; 10) openness to international scientific and technological cooperation; 11) conducting research work in accordance with the principles of open science; 12) concern for sustainable development and environmental protection; 13) originality and authenticity. The use of existing and newly created knowledge is directed towards creating additional value for society, while respecting the principles of protection and circulation of intellectual property. Scientific work is free and not subject to any restrictions, except those arising from respect for the standards of science and ethics in scientific and research work, the protection of human and minority rights, the protection of defense and security interests, as well as the protection of the environment. Scientific work is subject to scientific criticism. Freedom of scientific work and creativity is reflected in the freedom of scientific activity, the freedom to choose and develop scientific methods of research and interpretation, as well as respect for copyright.
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