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Contributing to the advancement of knowledge and improvement of quality of life through supporting creative research and fostering human resource.
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LEARN MOREBasic Research in Science & EngineeringThe 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.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREHumanities & Social SciencesThe 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.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MORENational Strategic R&D ProgramsThe 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.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREAcademic ResearchThe 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.LEARN MORE »
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LEARN MOREInternational CooperationThe 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.LEARN MORE »
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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
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Call for Proposals: Korea–UAE Joint Research Program 2025Ministry of Science and ICT Announcement No. 2025–0700 Call for Proposals: Korea–UAE Joint Research Program 2025 The Korea–UAE (Dubai) Joint Research Program 2025 is now open for proposal submissions. Researchers interested in this collaborative initiative are invited to apply. June 27, 2025 Ministry of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-im, Minister National Research Foundation of Korea Hong Won-hwa, President For programmatic inquiries Contact: Mr. Jang Eojin, Researcher, Directorate for International Affairs, European & African Affairs Team Phone: +82 2 3460 5721 (English available) Email: eojin@nrf.re.kr For submission and administrative inquiries Contact: Ms. Lee Eunbyeol, Researcher, Directorate for International Affairs, European & African Affairs Team Phone: +82 2 3460 5726 (English available) Email: byeol@nrf.re.krLEARN MORE »
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Call for Application for the 7th ASEAN-ROK Award for Excellence in ...Call for Application for the 7th ASEAN-ROK Award for Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation 2025 1. Eligibility This year, the award features two distinctions (there is no age restriction, but a duplicate application will become invalid). 〇 Next ASEAN Innovator The applicant must: • be a citizen of an ASEAN Member State; • be a professional with less than 5 years (01 Jan 2020) of working experience after earning a Ph.D; and • have no record in the past two years (01 Jan 2023) of receiving an award organized or supported by ASEAN in the field of science and engineering. 〇 ASEAN-ROK STI Pioneer The applicant must: • be a citizen of an ASEAN Member State; • be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in Korea; or • be a professional whose completion of a doctoral program in Korea is less than 5 years (01 Jan 2020); or • be a professional whose completion of a doctoral program is less than 5 years (01 Jan 2020) and has significant research collaboration experience (e.g. post-doctoral programme, etc.) with Korea; and • have no record in the past two years (01 Jan 2023) of receiving an award organized or supported by ASEAN, in the field of science and engineering 2. Award The winner of each distinction will be awarded: • Minister award from MSIT • Cash prize of US $12,000 • Invitation to attend the ASEAN-ROK STI Training Programme in Korea to present and share their work (airfare and accommodation provided). 3. Application Process Applicant must submit the required documents complete in every respect to STEPI via email at (aseanrokaward@stepi.re.kr) with copy to ASEAN Secretariat, (STI_Division@asean.org) by 31 July 2025. Please refer to the official link for further details. • Official link: https://bit.ly/7th_aseanrokaward2025 Should you have any further inquiries regarding the award, please contact STEPI via email at aseanrokaward@stepi.re.kr □ Appendix 1. ASEAN-ROK STI Award 2025 Web poster 2. ASEAN-ROK STI Award 2025 Call for Application 3. ASEAN-ROK STI Award 2025 Application documentsLEARN MORE »
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