Ministry of Science and Education

The Ministry of Science and Education was a department of the bureaucracy of the Galactic Republic that was lead by the Minister of Science and Education. The Ministry dealt with civilian affairs in the fields of Science and Education. Specifically, it was responsible for the upkeep and operation of public schools, academies, libraries, museums and universities throughout the Republic, including the General Ministry Institutes. Additionally, they were responsible for assessing and funding civilian researchers working on government grants.

This Ministry should not be confused with the the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Science, which handle different aspects of these fields.