The National Research Council's State Agency by Royal Decree 1730/2007, of 21 December BOE. And is the public research organization more important in Spain. With presence in all the Autonomous Communities through 126 centers and 145 associated units.
The object of the CSIC is the promotion, coordination, development and dissemination of scientific and technological research, multidisciplinary, in order to contribute to advancing knowledge and economic development, social and cultural development. Besides dealing with staff training and advice to public and private entities in these areas.