Lietuvos mokslo taryba (LMT) is an institution that implements science and study policies, providing expert and advisory support to the Parliament and Government of the Republic of Lithuania on study and experimental development issues. LMT's mission is to actively participate in shaping research, experimental development, and innovation policies. Utilizing organizational and financial measures, such as competitive research funding, LMT aims to ensure that Lithuania's research, experimental development, and innovation system is effective and meets the expectations of Lithuanian society and global challenges.

The main goal of LMT is to increase the value, efficiency, and impact of science. It pursues this goal by focusing on more efficient science funding, nurturing the community of Lithuanian scientists, and implementing the principles of open science. In implementing Lithuania's science policy, LMT performs expert activities, conducts scientific activities evaluations, administers significant research programs, and represents Lithuania's interests in the European Union working groups on science and experimental development matters