WFK(World Friends Korea)-TPC(Techno Peace Corps) Program

Directorate for International Affairs

Dispatch outstanding scientists and technicians from Korea to universities and research institutes in developing countries to share Korea’s development experiences and know-how in the area of S&T

Support the fostering of talented leaders in S&T in developing nations and strengthen their capacity

Research areas: All S&T areas (science, engineering), R&D management, technology commercialization

Eligibility: Those who majored in relevant areas (preferential treatment available for master’s degree or doctoral degree holders and those with experience)

Summary: Support for living expenses, activity subsidies, subsidy for domestic settlement, insurance (International SOS, accident insurance), airfare

Period: 1 year (minimum 6 months), available for 3 consecutive years (activity to be determined after review of extension)

Funding: KRW 43 million (USD 39 thousand*) per person

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

Hyun, Seungwon; International Development Cooperation Team (swhyun@nrf.re.kr)