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About CASAD

Established on June 1, 1955, the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD) serves as an integral part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and functions as the highest advisory body to the State in the field of science and technology. It is also a crucial think tank for scientific ideas at the national level.
History

In early 1953, establishment of the specialized committees of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) laid the foundation for the creation of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD). In May 1955, the 10th plenary session of the State Council approved the first group of CAS members. In June 1955, the inaugural ceremony of CASAD was held in Beijing.
Mission

· An advanced national science and technology think tank for the Chinese government
· The merit-based component of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Membership

Membership in Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is China’s highest academic accolade in the field of science and technology and represents a lifelong position conferred by the State. The election of new Members is held biennially.

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Bureau of the Academic Divisions

The Bureau of Academic Divisions functions as the general office of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD), with its main duty as follows: responsible for routine affairs of CASAD, and maintain liaison with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Members and Foreign Members.

Add: 15 Zhongguancunbeiyitiao Ave., Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China

Phone: 86-10-5935-8308(O) 5935-8300 (Fax)

Email: casadmeeting@cashq.ac.cn

Address

15 Zhongguancunbeiyitiao Ave., Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China

Contact us

86-10-5935-8373(O) 5935-8300(Fax)

casadmeeting@cashq.ac.cn

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About Us

Members

General Assembly

News

Programs

Publications

Awards