The Scientific Research Department (NIS) of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” was set on January 1st 1978 with Rider No 2263/02.1977 of the Chairman of the former Committee for Science,Technologial Development and Higher Education as a structural unit of Sofia University.

The structure and activities of NIS are determined by its Statutes. Its decision-making bodies are the General Assembly, the Board of Managers and the Director.Chairman of NIS and President of its Board is the Vice-Rector for Research and Development and Administrative Affairs.