About the Laboratory

The Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies (LST) was established in November 2010 within HSE University's Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK). It brings together leading staff researchers with broad-ranging research skill sets and professional competencies. Most LST researchers hold academic degrees in the social sciences, economics, physics, mathematics, and other sciences. Early-career researchers and graduate students also work at LST.

The Laboratory's objective is to conduct empirically based research in science, technology and innovation policy. Having a balanced combination of serious research work and projects focused on various interested parties is one more key success factor guaranteeing the Laboratory's unique competitive advantage both in Russia and around the world.

Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute substantially to the global research agenda, provide expert and analytical support to authorities and businesses, and promote the development of competencies and skills of young people in the field of science, technology and innovation policy and science and technology forecasting.

Our Objective

The Laboratory's objective is to conduct world-class empirically based research in science, technology and innovation policy and science and technology forecasting.