The Slovene Research Agency (ARRS) as an independent public funding organisation that performs tasks related to the National Research and Development Programme and the creation of a European Research Area. Bodies of the Agency include a Management Board and Scientific Council.

ARRS provides a framework for scientific research within the national budget and other sources, promotes high-quality scientific research, fosters internationally-comparable evaluation standards, provides transparency for the Slovene research community, promotes international research co-operation, analyses R&D activities and provides science policy expertise. Some information on its activities is available at the RTD Website - Research and Technology Development in Slovenia.