· Program
Nuclear Energy Technology Development Program
Nuclear Energy Technology Development Program
Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs
Develop core nuclear technology to improve nuclear plant stability and solve pending issues, with a focus on the public’s safety and livelihood
Research areas: R&D related to nuclear power
Eligibility: Government-funded research institutes, universities, and companies
Support details
| Classification | Support |
|---|---|
| Nuclear safety | Further and develop technology and strengthen its field applications to improve the safety of active nuclear plants with a focus on the public’s livelihood and safety (KRW 39.028 billion) |
| Future reactor system | Develop core technology for a 4G nuclear power system (Gen-IV) with improved nuclear nonproliferation, economic value, safety and sustainability (KRW 18.55 billion) |
| Nuclear fuel cycle | Develop core technology for nuclear fuel cycle based on nuclear nonproliferation and international competitiveness to ensure sustainable development of nuclear power (KRW 45,653 million) |
| Original nuclear technology | Develop core original technology that has a significant effect on the preoccupation of technology in the nuclear sector and secure advanced nuclear technology (KRW 6.606 billion) |
※ Funding amount may change upon agreement between nations.
Period: Approximately 5 years (3+2)
Funding: KRW 100 million–17 billion (USD 91 thousand–15.455 million*) per project per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
CHOI, JaeWoo; Nuclear Technology (jwchoi@nrf.re.kr)
* I-NERI: U.S.- ROK International Nuclear Energy Research Initiative
※ Except for I-NERI, there will be no new project as this is a sunset program.