Program Information
· Program

Excellent Scholars Program

· Directorate

Directorate for Humanities & Social Sciences

· Program objective
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Support outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences with world-class research capacity to represent Korea, and disseminate outstanding research outcomes throughout society

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

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Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with a domestic university or academic society who obtained a doctoral degree more than 10 years ago, or who have 10+ years of experience as an assistant professor

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Summary: Provide research expenses

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Period: 5 years (3+2)

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Funding: KRW 50 million (USD 41 thousand*) per year, excluding overhead costs

 * approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,200 KRW

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

· Project process
Announcement
Apr.
Receipt
May.
Evaluation
Jan. to Aug.
Selection
Sep.