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NRF Korea announces program calls annually. Check eng.nrf.re.kr Call for Proposal section for current cycle deadlines.
The NRF Global Research Network Program is a grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) that funds collaborative research between Korean institutions and international partners. The program is designed to foster global academic and scientific partnerships, supporting joint projects that advance knowledge across disciplines. Funded teams receive up to KRW 1.
0 billion (approximately US$74,000) per year over a three-year period. Eligible applicants include Korean research institutions seeking to establish or deepen relationships with qualified international collaborators.
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Funding Process :: National Research Foundation of Korea Message from the President Funding Process Review System Establishment of Program Plan Establish a program plan for the current year Identify changes of strategies and improvements Inform the description of types of projects to be funded on the MSIT, MOE, NRF, and NTIS websites.
Begin accepting proposal submissions Establishment of Selection Plan Establish a plan for each review phase, including information about the review methods, budget allocation, and selection quota Completion of Reviews and Selection of Projects Review proposals(preliminary, expert, & comprehensive types) Based on review outcomes, deliberate and come to a decision on proposal selection Notification of Selection and Finalization of Agreements Notify applicants whose proposals were selected Finalize agreements and distribute research grants Manage the progress of research Conduct reviews for each stage and final product Analyze results, performance, etc. Regulations on Management of National Research and Development Projects (Presidential Decree) Regulations on Management of Research and Development for Science and Technology Projects under the MSIT (Ordinance of the MSIT) Regulations on Management of Research and Development for Science and Engineering Projects under the MOE (Ordinance of the MOE) Regulations on Management of Academic Support for Humanities and Social Sciences Projects (Ordinance of the MOE), etc. Key Review Procedures for Research Support Programs · Review of qualifications, etc. · Presentation-based Review NRF (Expert review panel) · Allocation of grants in each field; review of proposals · Selection of proposals; Final confirmation Review methods may vary depending on the characteristics of each program.
Review qualifications of the principle investigator, including application eligibility Exclude projects with reasons for disqualification Conduct Review with expert reviewers from industry-academia-research backgrounds or by a separate review panel Utilize the NRF’s PM (CRB and RB) and review pool Utilize the NRF’s researcher information DB (recommendation and selection of reviewers) Conduct selection screening based on online/panel/discussion Review in each field Conduct Review on creativity, spirit of challenge, and researcher capability and achievements according to Review indicators and criteria Review by specialist organizations Compilation, coordination and review of selection (proposal) regarding outcomes of expert review by PM consultative group Prepare the allocation (proposal) of the number of selected projects while adjusting research grants.
Final confirmation by the Program Implementation Committee (including comprehensive review group) Validity of Review outcomes, selected projects, policy considerations, etc. Notification of Selection NRF/MSIT and MOE (→ specialist organizations) → competent research institution Notification of selection: Details of research grant adjustments, etc. Request for conclusion of agreement, access to project management system, and guidelines on required documents Process of Filing Objections Organizations - objections filed → NRF File an objection within seven days after notification of selection Outcome (report) of the objection process is deliberated and notified by the NRF.
Submission of Annual Performance Plan Submission of Annual Performance Plan (competent research institution) One or two months before the termination of research period in the pertinent year Conduct a PM-led annual review in each field Discontinue or reduce research grants for the following year with regards to supported projects that produce inadequate research performance Review research contents (results of the previous year and research plan for the following year) and the appropriateness of research grant allocation for the following year Determine continuation of support Deciding progress-management results and the scale of research grants.
Notifying research institutions of progress-management results Submission of the Final (Phase) Report Submission of the Final (Phase) Report for Review Purposes and the Self-Review Report Phase report is submitted one month before the termination of research period and the final report before the end of research period in the pertinent year.
Conduct Review with evaluators from industry-academia-research backgrounds Utilize the NRF’s PM (CRB and RB) and pool of evaluators Utilize the NRF’s researcher information DB (recommendation and selection of reviewers) Utilize evaluators who participated in selection screening Review by Specialist Organizations Determine project ranking and research grants based on scores and opinions from the Review Establish grade (proposal) according to expert Review outcomes Maintain statistics on Review outcomes, incentives, and penalties Process of Filing Objections Organization - objection filed → NRF File an objection within seven days after notification of selection Outcome (report) of the objection process is deliberated and notified by the NRF.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Researchers at eligible Korean institutions collaborating with international partners. Must have a confirmed overseas partner institution or research group. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to KRW 1.0 billion (~US$74,000) per year for 3 years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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