Mission

To provide intellectual leadership and to promote research, development and quality service in the areas of Science, Technology and Higher Education.

Vision

The institute aspires to:

• be a focal point for research and information dissemination on S&T and higher education 

• provide advice to Government on policy and planning in S&T and higher education 

• consolidate and expand its science popularisation activities through the establishment of a National Science Centre of Trinidad and Tobago

• be an active member of regional and international networks in relevant fields of endeavour in S&T and higher education