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FONIS Program

In 2001, CONICYT and the Ministry of Health began working jointly in order to seek more coordination between research and Chile’s national needs, which were summarized by the Ministry in what was conceived as Health Goals 2000–2010. Accomplishments in Health had to be expanded, and the country had to face challenges derived from aging and social and life–style changes, bridge the existing inequality gap, and provide services that matched people’s expectations. In this context is that the National Fund for Research in Health, FONIS, was established.

Mission

Funding projects of excellence in health applied research, and contributing to the development of a skilled critical mass of professionals who can generate –through research– scientific evidence that will facilitate decision–making about health issues, from the design of health policies to clinical decisions. FONIS carries out its mission by issuing competitive calls for public and non–profit private institutions –from different fields– with an interest in doing research that is aimed at improving the health conditions of Chile’s population, particularly the most vulnerable sectors.

Vision

Fully developing scientific and technological knowledge that will generate new expertise, in order to contribute to an enhancement of decision–making around health issues, from the design of health policies to clinical decisions.