Support Program for College Development

Directorate for Academic Research

Voluntary agreement (Type 1): Support the overall innovation of (87) universities subject to voluntary improvement measures based on the results of the 2018 basic diagnosis of university capacity, in line with each university’s mid- and long-term development plans

Capacity enhancement (Type 2): Support the 10 of 36 universities selected for capacity enhancement measures based on the results of the 2018 basic diagnosis of university capacity to promote the establishment of a strategic characterization and adjustment to an appropriate size on the condition of conducting a maximum capacity reduction and restructuring

Leading future generations (Type 3): Provide various student-tailored vocational education programs and strengthen cooperation between local communities and industries to meet regional demands for life-long vocational education opportunities

Research areas: Areas related to voluntary agreement, capacity enhancement, and future generation leadership initiatives

Eligibility: Universities subject to voluntary agreement and capacity enhancement measures as a result of the 2018 basic diagnosis of university capacity

Summary: Provide support for project expenses (expenses for the improvement of the educational environment, the purchase and operation of equipment, and the development and operation of educational courses and programs)

Period: 3 years

Funding: KRW 290.786 billion (USD 261.7 million*)

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

KIM, Han Seol; College Education Programs (seol0613@nrf.re.kr)