National center for research-Sudan

The National Centre for Research, Khartoum, Sudan (NCR) was established in 1991 to replace the former National Council for Research established in 1970, which was a national body responsible for formulating policies and plans and coordinate national efforts in scientific. NCR is a fully fledged multi-disciplinary institution mandated to conduct scientific and applied research for development (within the framework of State policy) in specialized areas not adequately covered by other research organizations in Sudan. NCR manages to enhance its capacity buildings, tackle research programs and upgrade its research institutions to excellence and futuristic studies.

The NCR incorporates specialized Institutions, Authorities, Commissions and Centres namely: Environmental, Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Institute of Engineering Research and Material Technology, Institute of Space Research and Aerospace, Commission of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Remote sensing and Seismology Research Authority, Documentation and Scientific Information Centre, Authority for Technology Transfer.