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A science ministry or department of science is a ministry or other government agency responsible for governing scientific activities. The ministry is often headed by a minister specialising in scientific matters.

List of ministries of science

Many countries have a ministry of science or ministry of science and technology:

Ministers of Science

This is a list of Ministers who have a policy responsibility over Science.

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