Medical Research Center (MRC)

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: Basic medical science

Eligibility: University research groups with 10-15 researchers

Summary: Identify human life phenomena and disease mechanisms and strengthen Korea’s national biological and health research capacity by fostering basic medical science research groups at medical, dental and Oriental medicine schools

Period: Up to 7 years

Funding: Up to KRW 1.4 billion (USD 1.273 million*) annually

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

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