The International Science And Technology Centeristcis An Intergovernmental Organization Founded In 1992With Operations Starting In 1994Headquartered In Moscowit Aims To Engage Former Weapons Scientiststechniciansand Engineers From The Commonwealth Of Independent Statescisand Georgia In Peaceful Scientific And Technological Activitiesthe Istc Has Diplomatic Status In Several Countriesincluding Russiaarmeniaand Kazakhstan The Istc Acts As A Clearinghouse For Projects That Redirect The Expertise Of Former Weapons Scientists Towards Civilian Applicationsits Activities Include Research Projects In Fields Like Biotechnology And Materials Scienceas Well As Supplemental Programs Such As Workshops And Training Sessionsthese Initiatives Help Integrate Former Weapons Scientists Into The Global Scientific Community And Support The Transition Of Cis Countries To Market Based Economiesthe Istc Collaborates With Various Partnersincluding Funding Parties From The United Statesthe European Unionand Japanand Has Engaged Over 800 Research Institutions In Its Projects
