Description
The OECD Field of Science and Technology (FOS) Classification is an international statistical standard used to categorize R&D activities. Part of the Frascati Manual, this system is utilized in Brazil by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) to generate official R&D reports for international bodies. It features six major fields including Engineering, Medical Sciences, and Humanities, ensuring that research data from Brazil remains comparable with other OECD-aligned nations.
Best for
International R&D statistics, Government policy makers, Cross Border research analysis and Comparative science studies