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Mission & Vision
Contributing to the advancement of knowledge and improvement of quality of life through supporting creative research and fostering human resource.
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Program Information
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LEARN MOREBasic Research in Science & EngineeringThe Directorate for Basic Research in Science & Engineering is committed to supporting the efforts of S&E researchers who, through their creativity, seek to uncover the fundamental knowledge and original technologies which can contribute to the betterment of society and promote progress for all of humankind.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREHumanities & Social SciencesThe Directorate for the Humanities & Social Sciences is committed to supporting researchers in these fields with their mission to explore the intricacies of human nature and social phenomena, and offer discourse and theories to answer the questions they pose.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MORENational Strategic R&D ProgramsThe Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs is committed to supporting the development of original technology to solve national and social problems and strategic research efforts for big science.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREAcademic ResearchThe Directorate for Academic Research & University Funding is committed to facilitating educational and academic activities, both at universities and within the research community, as well as enhancing the educational capabilities of our nation’s universities through cooperative industry-university initiatives and fostering human capital.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREInternational CooperationThe Directorate for International Affairs is actively committed to solving problems faced by the international community and supporting the activities of researchers in order to further global cooperation.LEARN MORE »
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Thank you for visiting the website of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The aim of the NRF is to set the direction of the nation’s basic and fundamental research across...
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Notices
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[Call for Proposals] 2025 Korea–UK Focal Point ProgramMinistry of Science and ICT Announcement No. 2025–0427 Call for Proposals: 2025 Korea–UK Focal Point Program The call for new project proposals under the 2025 Korea–UK Focal Point Program is hereby announced, and interested researchers are encouraged to apply. April 18, 2025 <Responsible Ministry> Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT Sang-Im Yoo <Implementing Agency> President of the National Research Foundation of Korea Won-Hwa Hong <Contact Information> ■ For inquiries related to the online submission system (IRIS) or the National Researcher Information System (NRI): - IRIS Help Desk: ☎ 1877-2041 ■ For inquries regarding program details (e.g. eligibility, evaluation procedure, etc.): - Korean-side support – NRF European & African Affairs · Program inquiries: ☎ +82-2-3460-5723 / ✉ seonghui@nrf.re.kr · Submission/system inquiries: ☎ +82-2-3460-5726 / ✉ byeol@nrf.re.kr - UK-side support – British Embassy Seoul · Program inquiries: ☎ +82-2-3210-5594 / ✉ Hyeyoung.Kim@fcdo.gov.uk ※ The Korean announcement and application forms can be downloaded from the following link: :: 한국연구재단 ::LEARN MORE »
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[Call for Proposal] Announcement of New Basic Research Projects(sec...Notice from the Ministry of Science and ICT No. 2025-0377 Announcement of New Basic Research Projects for the Second Half of 2025 by the Ministry of Science and ICT The Ministry of Science and ICT announces the plan of selection and support for new basic research projects in the second half of 2025 as follows. March 31, 2025 <Participating Ministry> Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT Sang-Im Yoo <Component of Participating Organization> President of the National Research Foundation of Korea Won-Hwa Hong ※ Attached - [Call for Proposal] Announcement of New Basic Research Projects(second of 2025) - [form] Research Proposal forms 2025(2nd) ※ Contact information - [Contact for System(IRIS, NRI)] IRIS Call Center of Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning 1877-2041 - [Contact for Program(Individual Research Grants)] National Research Foundation of Korea 042-869- 6392, 6393, 6394, 6397LEARN MORE »
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