ABOUT THE ACADEMY
 

KVA-logo The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is an independent, nongovermental organisation founded in 1739. Its aims, to promote research in mathematics and the natural sciences, are achieved by stimulating national and international scienctific co-operation, by issuing scientific journals, by distributing scientific information (to the press and the general public), by promoting contacts between scientists and society and through seven scientific institutes, of which the Abisko Scientific Research Station is one.

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   The Academy provides independent scientific advice to society, ensures that scientific understanding and issues are included in the public debate and submits proposals for science policy priorities. These activities are carried out largely whithin the Academy's classes and special committees such as th Environmental Committee and tha Polar Research Committee. The Academy has about 350 Swedish and 164 foreign members. It takes a great interest in educational issues and supports taeching activities by arranging science teaching programmes.
   Prizes and grants are awarded annually: among these are the Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry, the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, and the Crafoord Prize.