STIMULI FOR SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY AND E DUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES IN MEXICO

Mexico has a ten-year experience in operating programs of stimuli to t he sectors of scientific research, higher education, and artistic crea tivity. In July 1984 the National System of Researchers (SNI) is creat ed in order to foster the scientific and technological development in Mexico. Six years later, in March 1990 a second program of stimuli is created: namely, the Program of Educational Career or Scholarships for Academic Performance, in order to stimulate the full time dedication of higher education personnel of public institutions. Finally, in 1993 the National System for Creativity is established with the purpose of stimulating and fostering artistic creativity. These three experience s arose within the framework of policies and government strategies in search of quality and efficiency objectives. They have been introduced as programs with a national scope and impact. The three programs eval uate the financial aspect on the merits of the participants. The progr ams are supported by public funds. Notwithstanding the similarities th ey are different in their operating procedures and scope.