The Research and Extension Support Foundation (FAPEX) is a private, non-profit legal entity, with administrative, financial and patrimonial autonomy. Currently supports: the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), the Federal University of the West of Bahia (UFOB), the Federal University of the South of Bahia (UFSB) and the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA). The Foundation is recognized by the state and municipal governments as an institution of public benefit and a Social Organization that works in the area of institutional, scientific and technological development with a focus on teaching, research, extension, health, science and culture.