Research Leader Program

Directorate for Basic Research in Science & Engineering

Cultivate the basic research capacity of researchers through individual-level research support and assist with the advancement and development of research

Research areas: All S&T areas

Eligibility: University faculty (full-time, part-time) in S&E and researchers in national (public), government-funded and private research institutes

Summary: Produce global research leaders through intensive support for in-depth research by world-class researchers to ensure the development of independent scientific technology and new technology in the future

Period: (Type 1) 9 years (3+3+3), (Type 2) 5 years (3+2)

Funding: (Type 1) Annual average of up to KRW 800 million (USD 727 thousand*);
   (Type 2) annual average of KRW 800 million – 1.5 billion (USD 727 thousand – 1.364 million*)

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

MOON, Seong Gu; Individual Research Programs (slowbomb@nrf.re.kr)