Program Information
· Program

Leading University Project for International Cooperation

· Directorate

Directorate for International Affairs

· Program objective
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Present Korean educational support models and establish cooperative hubs in developing nations by fostering universities to lead international development and cooperation in their respective regions

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Strengthen the ODA capacity of universities through the overall utilization of their resources, and promote cooperative development between Korean universities and their partner universities in recipient countries in order to meet local needs

· Program details
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Research areas: All areas in the humanities, social sciences, and S&T

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Eligibility: Support available for national, public and private universities (including junior colleges), and university-university and university-junior college consortiums

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Summary: Support the establishment and remodeling of academic departments and colleges in developing nations

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Period: Total 4 years (2+2 years)

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Funding: Approximately KRW 4 million (USD 3,600*) annually

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

· Contact
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Jung, Dajung; International Development Cooperation Team (jdj@nrf.re.kr)