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Korea’s Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers

Korea’s Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers. Table of Contents. 1. NRF Overview 1.1 What is NRF doing? 1.2 Mission and Vision 1.3 Budget 2 . Program Overview 3. Brain Pool (BP) 3.1 Eligibility and Host Institutions 3.2 Level of Support

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Korea’s Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers

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  1. Korea’s Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers

  2. Table of Contents 1. NRF Overview 1.1 What is NRF doing? 1.2 Mission and Vision 1.3 Budget 2. Program Overview 3. Brain Pool (BP) 3.1 Eligibility and Host Institutions 3.2 Level of Support 4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4.1 Eligibility and Host Institutions 4.2 Level of Support 5. How to Apply 6. Inquiries

  3. 1. NRF Overview 1.1 What is NRF doing? National Research Foundation of Korea is a representative research funding agency in Korea, established in June, 2009. NRF contributes to human and societal development by leading creative research and nurturing promising researchers. 1

  4. Goals 1. NRF Overview 1.2 Mission and Vision Quality Research The NRF is to promote research creativity and to nurture researchers globally Vision Mission To promote research creativity and to nurture researchers globally Value Creation A global leader in research support who enables you to achieve your dreams Core Competency Public Engagement 2

  5. NRF Budget Composition 1. NRF Overview 1.3 Budget (unit : USD) Others International Cooperation $71 million(1.35%) $73 million(1.4%) Basic Research In Science and Engineering $1,579 million(30.15%) $5,236 million FY2019 Humanities & Social Science $205 million(3.92%) National Strategic R&D Programs $1,669 million(31.88%) ※ 1USD = 1,100 KRW 3

  6. 2. Program Overview “People Come First” The Korean government is inviting outstanding overseas researchers to research institutes in Korea in order to support joint research via • Brain Pool (BP) Program • Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) Program 4

  7. 3. Brain Pool (BP) Since 1994, a total of 1,909 mid-career researchers have been invited to research institutions in Korea to perform joint research projects. Maximum amount up to $177,000(USD)/person/year are provided for personnel costs and invitation expenses for the invited scientists. • Statistics 5

  8. 3. Brain Pool (BP) 3.1 Eligibility and Host Institutions • Eligibility : Scientists who have more than five years of experience in R&D outside of Korea after obtaining a Ph.D. ※ Korean nationals are required to reside outside of Korea when applying (except re-applying) • Host Institutions : Universities in Korea, Government-support Research Institutes, National and Public Research Institutes, Corporate Research Institutes, etc. 6

  9. 3. Brain Pool (BP) 3.2 Level of Support • Support Type Program Period Personal Costs Invitation Expenses Max. of USD 177,000/year ※ Support up to USD 177,000/year out of total personnel costs agreed with the host institution in Korea Type 1 (Short Term) 6-12 Months ※ For corporate research institutes possible to apply for 3-12 months Airfare, Moving Expenses, Domestic business travel expenses, etc. 3 Years (2+1 Year) ※ Additional funding year will be decided after the evaluation for the first 2 years Type 2 (Long Term) 7

  10. 4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) Since 2015, a total of 182 overseas early career researchers have been invited to research institutions in Korea and got long-term growth support. Maximum amount up to $62,000 (USD)/person/year are provided for personnel costs, living expenses and other expenses for the invited scientists. • Statistics 8

  11. 4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4.1 Eligibility and Host Institutions • Eligibility : Researchers who have obtained their Ph.D. within the past five years ※ Korean nationals are required to belong to a foreign affiliate when applying • Host Institutions : Universities in Korea, Government-support Research Institutes, National and Public Research Institutes, Corporate Research Institutes, etc. 9

  12. 4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4.2 Level of Support • Support Type Program Period Personal Costs 3-5 Years Max. of USD 62,000/year including personnel costs (max. of USD 44,000/year), monthly rent fees for housing, etc. Type 1 (Overseas→Korea) Max. of USD 35,400/year for personnel costs ※ Additional 20% or more of personnel costs need to be set by matching funds from the host institution Type 2 (For foreign researchers residing in Korea) 10

  13. 5. How to Apply Draw up a research plan/Discuss on the terms of the agreement Secure a host PI in Korea (Supporting research host matching) Fill out the application form and submit via ERND* by host PI Selection notification Entry into Korea * ERND (NRF project management system: www.ernd.nrf.re.kr) 11

  14. 6. Inquiries E-mail: bpkrf@nrf.re.kr Phone: +82-2-3460-5637/5624 Homepage : www.bpkrf.or.kr www.nrf.re.kr/biz/main/total?biz_no=327 12

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