NRF(National Research Foundation of Korea)

Mission & Vision
Contributing to the advancement of knowledge and improvement of quality of life through supporting creative research and fostering human resource.
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Program Information
  • Basic Research in Science & Engineering
    The Directorate for Basic Research in Science & Engineering is committed to supporting the efforts of S&E researchers who, through their creativity, seek to uncover the fundamental knowledge and original technologies which can contribute to the betterment of society and promote progress for all of humankind.
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  • Humanities & Social Sciences
    The Directorate for the Humanities & Social Sciences is committed to supporting researchers in these fields with their mission to explore the intricacies of human nature and social phenomena, and offer discourse and theories to answer the questions they pose.
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  • National Strategic R&D Programs
    The Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs is committed to supporting the development of original technology to solve national and social problems and strategic research efforts for big science.
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  • Academic Research
    The Directorate for Academic Research & University Funding is committed to facilitating educational and academic activities, both at universities and within the research community, as well as enhancing the educational capabilities of our nation’s universities through cooperative industry-university initiatives and fostering human capital.
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  • International Cooperation
    The Directorate for International Affairs is actively committed to solving problems faced by the international community and supporting the activities of researchers in order to further global cooperation.
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Message from the President
Thank you for visiting the website of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The aim of the NRF is to set the direction of the nation’s basic and fundamental research across...
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Notices
  • [Call for Proposal] Korea-China Key Joint Research Program 2023
    [Call for Proposal] Korea-China Key Joint Research Program 2023 The National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF), upon the agreement withNational Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC), announces the call for the “Key Joint Research Program 2023”. July 19th, 2023 LEE Kwang Bok President National Research Foundation of Korea ※ This is an english translation for foreign researchers affiliated to Korean universities/institute. ※ The Korean version can be found at the URL below. https://www.nrf.re.kr/biz/info/notice/view?menu_no=378&page=&nts_no=201479&biz_no=213&target=&biz_not_gubn=guide&search_type=NTS_TITLE&search_keyword1= ※ Attached: ① Call for Proposal ② form
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  • [Call for Proposal] 2023 Korea-Brazil Joint Research Project call f...
    MSIT Call No.2023-0672 2023 Korea-Brazil Joint Research Project call for proposal The Ministry of Science and ICT will contest the following new project for the 2023 Korea-Brazil Joint Research Project to strengthen science and technology competitiveness through international cooperation between Korea and Brazil, so please apply. June 29, 2023 Minister of Science and ICT National Research Foundation of Korea Brazil side Call : https://www.gov.br/cnpq/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/cnpq-em-acao/cooperacao-brasil-e-coreia-abre-oportunidade-de-apoio-a-projetos-e-bolsas
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