The SSTC – the voice of the scientific community

The Swiss Science and Technology Council (SSTC) is the advisory body to the Federal Council for issues related to science, higher education, research and technology policy.  Acting as the voice of the scientific community, the SSTC formulates overarching concepts for the benefit of the Federal Council and proposes implementing measures to it.
The goal of the SSTC, in conformity with its role as an independent consultative body, is to promote the excellence of all scientific disciplines in Switzerland on an ongoing basis.  It also supports the structures of these disciplines and those who represent them. The SSTC is appointed by the Federal Council; its members include leading figures in science, education and research. The SSTC is currently presided by Prof. Astrid Epiney, and the Council carries out its work in close cooperation with the Secretariat.
Administratively, the SSTC is attached to the State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) in the Federal Department of Home Affairs. It has the status of an independent extra-parliamentary commission.

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