Program Information
· Program

Academic Research Professors

· Directorate

Directorate for Humanities & Social Sciences

· Program objective
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Provide Ph.D. researchers with training opportunities at research institutions to ensure the continuous improvement of their research capacity in performing academic and research activities

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Foster the development of outstanding Ph.D. researchers through providing support which will allow them to focus on their research at university-affiliated research institutes

· Program details
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Research areas: Humanities and social sciences (including arts and sports)

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Eligibility: Doctoral degree holders scheduled to be employed as a full-time position at research institutes affiliated with domestic universities. Only for those with domestic citizenship in Korea.

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Summary: Provide wages and institution subsidies

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Period: 5 years (2+3)

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Funding: KRW 40 million (USD 36 thousand*) per year

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

   

· Contact
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KIM, Soyoung; Researcher Programs in Humanities & Social Sciences (sykim@nrf.re.kr)

· Project process
Announcement
Jan.
Receipt
Feb.
Evaluation
May.
Selection
Jul.