Research Institutes in Papua New Guinea
There are several higher education institutions and independent research institutes in Papua New Guinea involved in undertaking research across various disciplines. Notable among these are the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Research Institute, which undertakes research into the forestry, petroleum, and mining sectors; the PNG Cocoa & Coconut Research Institute; the Institute of National Affairs; the Wau Ecology Institute; the PNG University of Technology; the PNG Institute of Medical Research; and the Melanesian Institute.