ETAG supports science advisers positions at the Ministries and the Government Office. Support for science advisers positions aims to improve the Ministries’ capabilities in R&D issues. Every Ministry and the Government Office is entitled to apply for reimbursement from ETAG for the costs related to the position of a science adviser.
The aim of the position of science adviser is to:
- advise Ministries on matters related to R&D;
- plan and coordinate R&D cooperation at the national and international level;
- develope research plans for the Ministry’s area of governing and implement them in cooperation with different parties;
- represent Estonia in international initatives for R&D cooperation.
Science advisers and their contacts:
| Government Office | Laura Kirss |
| Ministry of Education and Research | Triinu Soomere |
| Ministry of Defence | Kairi Talves |
| Ministry of Climate | Raili Allmäe Andro Truuverk |
| Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture | Liis Sipelgas Kadri Kask |
| Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications | Mikk Vahtrus Külliki Tafel-Viia |
| Ministry of Finance | Reelika Vahopski |
| Ministry of the Interior | Kristiina Kütt Krystiine Liiv |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Imar Koutchoukali |
| Ministry of Social Affairs | Marion Pajumets Mari Teesalu |
| Ministry of Culture | Viivian Jõemets |