1950-1959     The Scientific Council, at the Prime Minister's Office, founded by P.M. David Ben-Gurion. In 1966 the Kachalsky Committee recommended that government R&D will be based on a specific legislation that defines the roles of the National Council and of the chief scientists.

1959-1977     The National Council for Research & Development, at the Prime Minister's Office

1977-1982     The National Council for Research & Development, at the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

1982             The Israeli government decided to establish an independent office for Science & Technology

1983             Establishment of the Iftah Committee in the purpose of examining the organization and management of government research. The committee referred to the establishment of the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1982 as an indication of a fundamental organizational change in Israel's Scientific Research and Development field, as a strengthening of the national focus on Science and Technology, relevant to the 1980's Science and Technology revolution. The committee urged to provide the ministry with all the required tools that will enable it to meet with the needs and challenges of the coming years.

1984             Approval of the Iftah Committee findings by the Ministers Committee for Science & Technology.

1992             The Israeli government allocates a budget of U.S$ 25 million to the development of Science & Technology infrastructure.

1994-1997     Establishment of the "13 Committee" as a basis for the future scientific council.

1997-1999     Establishment of national committees for research and infrastructure developmentwithinthe Ministry of Science and Technology.

2000             Establishment of a steering committee for scientific infrastructure, active until today. The committee's roles: advising the minister on the framework and budget of scientific infrastructure development, set priorities and coordinate with academic institutions and national committees.

2002             Legislation of the National Council for Civil Research & Development (MOLMOP) law. The council's roles: Advise the government on civil R&D on a short-term and a long-term national policy outline, prioritize R&D areas according to Israel's relative advantages, follow the implementation of R&D policy and report the findings, and ensure a professional basis in all national R&D actions, ensure the independent existence of the Ministry of Science and Technology.