· Program
Science and Technology Support Program
Science and Technology Support Program
Directorate for International Affairs
Strengthen the S&T capacity of developing nations by supporting cooperative S&T projects between universities and research institutes in Korea and those nations
Research areas: S&T areas
Eligibility: Institutions suitable for ODA (Official Development Assistance), such as schools, research institutes, and legal entities under the International Science and Technology Cooperation Regulations
Details of the program
(Inter-institutional cooperation) Conducting various cooperative activities to strengthen the S&T capacity of developing countries, such as surveys on local demand and analyses of domestic circumstances, networking and other R&D, technology guidance and transfer, and S&T advisory services
(Global issue resolution hub) Establishing hubs for the resolution of global issues in key cities in developing nations (formerly the Suitable S&T Hub Center) and supporting R&D, fostering talent, and promoting commercialization by dispatching Korean scientists
(Global technology sharing center) Supporting domestic and international ODA activities in S&T areas such as the expansion of S&T ODA networks, supporting the improvement of outcomes from local hubs in developing countries, popularizing S&T ODA, and fostering human resources
Period:
⦁(Inter-institutional cooperation) 1–3 years;
⦁(Global issue resolution hub) 4 years (2+2 years);
⦁(Global technology sharing center) Up to 1 year
Funding:
⦁(Inter-institutional cooperation) Up to KRW 100 million (USD 91 thousand*) annually;
⦁(global issue resolution hub) KRW 500 million (USD 455 thousand*) annually;
⦁(global technology sharing center) KRW 30–80 million (USD 27–73 thousand*) annually
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
CHOI, Narae; International Development & ODA (choi123@nrf.re.kr)