Program Information
· Program

Fostering and Supporting Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

· Directorate

Directorate for Academic Research

· Program objective
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Increase the entry rate of women into S&E fields and produce outstanding female students

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Boost female (graduate) students’ entry into the field of their major and secure high-quality women in S&T

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Expand career return opportunities and enhance women’s roles in S&T

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Improve access to S&T jobs for women and encourage their economic participation

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Promote research cooperation conditions for women in S&T and support research on gender innovation analysis

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Develop the foundation of policies and systems for women in S&T and enhance awareness

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Promote balance in work-life culture at research institutions across S&T

· Program details
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Research areas: S&E areas

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Eligibility: Female students at middle and high schools and S&E colleges (graduate schools), women in S&T, and women in S&T who are currently on a career break

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Summary: Provide training expenses

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Period: Ongoing since 2002

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Funding: KRW 13.447 billion (USD 12.1 million*)

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

   

· Contact
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SHIM, Kwan Yong; HR Development in Science & Technology (jack0318@nrf.re.kr)

· Project process
Announcement
Dec. 2018
Receipt
Nov. 2019
Evaluation
Dec. 2019
Selection
Dec. 2019

This project provides continued support and does not issue a particular announcement. However, the grounds for program implementation are stipulated in the implementation plans for each year.