Regional Leading Research Center (RLRC)

Directorate for Basic Research in Science & Engineering

Develop the global competitiveness of core research areas and improve Korea’s national basic research capacity by identifying and fostering outstanding research groups which possess creativity and capability

Produce creative, convergence-oriented researchers for the next generation through the promotion of group research and support the creation of quality jobs for young researchers

Research areas: Region-specific areas

Eligibility: University research groups with 10-15 researchers

Summary: Contribute to the balanced development of basic research by building regional hubs for basic research to integrate and characterize regional research capacity

Period: Up to 7 years

Funding: Up to KRW 1.5 billion (USD 1.363 million*) annually

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

Shin, Hui Jin; Group Research Programs (hjshin@nrf.re.kr)