The Belarusian Association of Research Centers (BARC) is a coalition of independent Belarusian think tanks created in 2020 as a response to new political challenges for Belarus. The association brings together key Belarusian non-governmental research organizations.

The BARC is an association of independent Belarusian think tanks that coordinates academic research and fosters interaction among experts with the aim of preserving and advancing the democratic scientific and analytical potential of Belarus.