The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU ; Ukrainian : Національна академія наук України, romanized : Natsionalna akademiia nauk Ukrainy, abbr. NAN Ukraine) is a self-governing state-funded organization in Ukraine that is the main center of development of science and technology by coordinating a system of research institutes in the country. It is the main research oriented organization along with the five other academies in Ukraine specialized in various scientific disciplines. NAS Ukraine consists of numerous departments, sections, research institutes, scientific centers and various other supporting scientific organizations.