The National Agency for Research and Development, ANID, is the service in charge of managing and executing the programs and instruments intended to promote, encourage and develop research in all areas of knowledge, technological development and scientific-technological innovation, in accordance with the policies defined by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation.

They carry out this work based on the following principles:

Vision

To be a leading agency worldwide, recognized for its excellence and contribution to the development of scientific and technological research policies, oriented based on the economic, environmental, social and cultural demands and needs of Chile and its inhabitants.

Mission

Promote, encourage and develop research in all areas of knowledge and social and economic sectors, guaranteeing excellence, transparency and equity in the allocation of resources, through its different instruments and ministerial policies.

Their work is carried out under the values ​​of:

Excellence

They believe in evidence as a fundamental tool for decision-making and the continuous improvement of their processes and they consider people as the central axis for a quality service.

Transparency

They value honest and permanent communication as a tool to build trust between their teams and with the community.

Equity

They offer equal treatment, valuing the diversity of perspectives and respecting the differences, both of the people who work in the institution and of their users.

Unit

They work as a team, harmoniously and through dialogue, to achieve their collective goals.