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Institutional framework

RAICES Program

Network of Argentine Researchers and Scientists Abroad — the Argentine Government program under which RACAus operates.

The Network of Argentine Researchers and Scientists Abroad (RAICES) is a program of Argentina's Secretariat for Planning and Policy in Science, Technology and Innovation, under the Office of the Chief of Cabinet of Ministers.

The RAICES Program aims to strengthen Argentina's scientific and technological capabilities by building ties with Argentine researchers living abroad, as well as by encouraging researchers to stay in the country and supporting the return of those who wish to pursue their work in Argentina.

Program goals

01

Recognition

Encourage Argentine researchers living abroad to return.

02

Strengthening

Build the country's scientific and technological capabilities through policies that connect with Argentine researchers abroad.

03

Integration

Involve Argentine researchers living abroad in shaping national science, technology and innovation policy.

04

Outreach

Promote international training and development opportunities for Argentine scientists, so that the skills gained can be brought into the national science system (SNCTeI).