Research in Paraguay largely comprise scientific research in various fields of industrial, nuclear and biological research. However, telecommunication and law are also significant research fields in Paraguay. Scientific research in Paraguay is largely supported by the country's government, and is conducted by the prestigious scientific research institutes of the country. Asunción is the center of most research activities in Paraguay. The institutes that support and administer research in Asunción, Paraguay are as follows:
- Neustra Senora de la Asunción, the Catholic University
- National University of Asunción
- Higher School of Philosophy, Sciences and Education
- South American union of Engineers' Associations
- Paraguayan Scientific Society
Research in Paraguay is largely based on the sector of agriculture and engineering industry. The goal remains to increase the industrial and agricultural profile of this country. However, the varied wildlife of the country, also provide bio-researches with a great opportunity to conduct on field research activities. The country's government is committed towards supporting and encouraging all forms of research activities in the country.
Paraguay is a serious participant of the Vienna convention, and is presently equipped with a commendable research base to help in the rebuilding and reconstruction in case a nuclear situation arises anywhere. Actually, nuclear research in Paraguay is being avidly pursued, particularly under the leadership of the university Nacionala de Asunción or the National University of Asunción. The nuclear research laboratory in Paraguay is the Comision Nacional de energia Atomica in Asunción.
