Program Information
· Program

Support for Young Astronauts Korea

· Directorate

Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs

· Program objective
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Provide experience-based education in aviation, space and astronomy to elementary students in regions with limited access to science culture to narrow the gap in science culture between regions and classes

· Program details
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Research areas: Disseminating space science activities to young students and providing science education to teachers

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Eligibility: Young Astronauts Korea

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Summary: Provide experience-based education in science to elementary students in marginalized regions, career counseling programs, and education and training for teachers

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Period: Feb. 2019 - Jan. 2020

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Funding: KRW 1 billion (USD 909 thousand*) per project per year

 * approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW

· Contact
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KWON, Eunhwa; Space Development (ehkwon@nrf.re.kr)

· Project process
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Designated project