National Institute for Science and Technology Policy and Strategy Studies

NISTPASS is the research organization of Ministry of Science and Technology and Environment established by decision No 248/TTg dated 23rd April 1996 of Prime Minister, based on merging the two institutes: National Institute of Science and Technology Forecast and Strategy Studies (NISTFASS) and Institute of Science Management (ISM).

On 18th Jan 2007, Minister of Science and Technology signed his decision on promulgating the Statute regarding the organization and operation of NISTPASS. This decision replaced the decision No 1285/QĐ-TCCBKH dated 4th July 1996.