The Higher Council for Science and Technology was established in 1987 under Law Number (30) as a public independent institution and acts as a national umbrella for all science & technology (S&T) activities in Jordan.

The objective of the Higher Council is to build a national science and technology base to contribute to the achievement of development goals, through increasing awareness of the significance of scientific research and development, granting the necessary funding and directing scientific and research activities, within national priorities, in line with development orientations.