· Program
Global Research Development Center (GRDC)
Global Research Development Center (GRDC)
Directorate for International Affairs
Secure original technology and strengthen domestic research capacity by inviting researchers from advanced countries to Korea and utilizing outstanding international resources such as original technology in the field of S&T, and establishing and operating joint research centers in Korea in partnership with outstanding overseas research institutions
Create a research foundation to make Korea a global R&D hub that is able to benefit from having outstanding researchers in the country, an infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment, basic technology from abroad, and advanced research techniques
Research areas: Core S&T areas specified in the 4th S&T master plan (2018-2023)
Eligibility: Universities and government-funded research institutes
Support details
(Establishment and operation of joint research centers) Support the establishment and operation of joint research centers with outstanding overseas research institutions to secure global core technologies and mutually strengthen our capacity for innovation
(Incorporation of Korean branches of outstanding overseas research institutions) Support the establishment and operation of branches of overseas institutions in Korea to stimulate joint research efforts and the continued inflow of outstanding researchers from overseas institutions
Period
Establishment and operation of joint research centers: 6 years (2+2+2)
Incorporation of Korean branches of outstanding overseas research institutions: 5 years (3+2)
Funding
Establishment and operation of joint research centers: Approximately KRW 600 million (USD 545 thousand*) per year
Incorporation of Korean branches of outstanding overseas research institutions: Approximately KRW 1 billion (USD 909 thousand) per year
Jingul Kim (gmop@nrf.re.kr)