The ASEAN-RoK Award for Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, firstly introduced this year, is organized by the Multilateral Cooperation Division, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Republic of Korea, in order to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of ASEAN-RoK Dialogue Relations. The purpose of the award is to motivate young ASEAN researchers who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in science, technology and innovation, as evidenced by scholarly publication and cooperation with Korean academia and/or research institutes. Eligibility Any citizen of ASEAN member states is eligible to be nominated for the award. The candidate should be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in Korea or have graduated a doctoral program in Korea less than 5 years. In addition, the candidate is required to have prior joint research experience with Korean researchers and submit a recommendation from a Korean professor or collaborator. Award One person will be awarded for 2019 with a cash prize of US $12,000. Application and Selection Process Applicant must submit both the Application Form and the Nomination Form (attached), complete in all respect with the supporting documents, to STEPI through email latest by 18th October, 2019. The winner will be recognized at the commendation ceremony which would be linked to the 2019 ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit in November. For Further Information Please refer to the attached file for details (required documents, application and selection process, schedule, etc.). E-mail address: aseanrokaward@stepi.re.kr

Announcement of Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) for Postdoctoral Researchers – (2nd round in 2019) The MSIT (Ministry of Science and ICT) and NRF (National Research Foundation of Korea) welcome applications from host researchers in South Korea who wish to invite prospective overseas Ph.D. researchers to join the Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) program. This program is designed to help overseas post-doc researchers produce outstanding achievements and pursue mutual growth in South Korea. Interested applicants are requested to file an application in accordance with the relevant procedures.