Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) Korea Research Foundation(KRF) Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology(KICOS)
The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) was established in 2009 as a merger of Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), Korea Research Foundation (KRF), and Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology (KICOS).[1] It provides support for
research into new
theories for the advancement of
science, the
arts, and the
Korean culture in general. The foundation was first established in 1981.[2] Its offices are located in 25 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul and 201 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
Budget
Total: $6.427 million (US$1 = 1,100 KRW)
Basic Research in Science and Engineering ($1.864 million), Humanities & Social Sciences ($234 million), National Strategic R&D Programs ($2.032 million), Academic Research & University Funding ($2.071 million), International Cooperation ($67 million), Others Areas ($159 million)
Organization
7 directorates, 2 centers, 18 divisions, 20 offices, 46 Teams
President
Board of Directors
Policy Advisory Committee
Research Ethics Committee
Audit
Office of Audits and Inspections
Directorate for Basic Research in Science and Engineering
Division of Natural Sciences
Division of Life Sciences
Division of Medical Sciences
Division of Engineering
Division of ICT and Convergence Research
Office of Basic Research Planning
Office of Basic Research Management
Directorate for Humanities & Social Sciences
Division of Humanities
Division of Social Sciences
Division of Arts, Culture and Convergence
Office of Humanities & Social Sciences Planning
Office of Humanities & Social Sciences Management
Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs
Division of Drug Discovery and Development
Division of Next Generation Biotechnology
Division of Neuroscience and Advanced Medical Technology
Division of Nano-Semiconductor Technology
Division of Material-Part Technology
Division of ICT & Convergence Technology
Division of Energy and Environment Technology
Division of Space Technology
Division of Nuclear Technology
Division of Public Technology
Office of National Strategic R&D Planning
Office of Fundamental R&D Programs
Office of Big Science Programs
Directorate for Academic Research
Office of Academic Research Affairs
Office of HR Development
Office of University Education Management
Office of University-Industry Cooperation
Directorate for International Affairs
Office of International Cooperation Planning
Office of International Cooperation Framework
Office of International Networks
Directorate for Digital Innovation
Office of R&D Policy and Strategy
Office of Data & Information
Information Security Task Force
Directorate for Management and Operations
Office of Administration
Office of Financial Management
Office of Research Ethics
Office of Planning and Coordination
Office of Public Relations
Main Activities
Support for academic research and development activities
Support for the cultivation and utilization of researchers in academic research and development
Promotion of international cooperation for academic research and development activities
Support for collecting, investigating, analyzing, assessing, managing and using the materials and information necessary for academic research and development and the formulation of related policies
Support for research and operation of organizations related to academic research and development
Support for exchange and cooperation among domestic and overseas organizations related to academic research and development
Other matters necessary for academic research and development
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) Korea Research Foundation(KRF) Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology(KICOS)
The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) was established in 2009 as a merger of Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), Korea Research Foundation (KRF), and Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology (KICOS).[1] It provides support for
research into new
theories for the advancement of
science, the
arts, and the
Korean culture in general. The foundation was first established in 1981.[2] Its offices are located in 25 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul and 201 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
Budget
Total: $6.427 million (US$1 = 1,100 KRW)
Basic Research in Science and Engineering ($1.864 million), Humanities & Social Sciences ($234 million), National Strategic R&D Programs ($2.032 million), Academic Research & University Funding ($2.071 million), International Cooperation ($67 million), Others Areas ($159 million)
Organization
7 directorates, 2 centers, 18 divisions, 20 offices, 46 Teams
President
Board of Directors
Policy Advisory Committee
Research Ethics Committee
Audit
Office of Audits and Inspections
Directorate for Basic Research in Science and Engineering
Division of Natural Sciences
Division of Life Sciences
Division of Medical Sciences
Division of Engineering
Division of ICT and Convergence Research
Office of Basic Research Planning
Office of Basic Research Management
Directorate for Humanities & Social Sciences
Division of Humanities
Division of Social Sciences
Division of Arts, Culture and Convergence
Office of Humanities & Social Sciences Planning
Office of Humanities & Social Sciences Management
Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs
Division of Drug Discovery and Development
Division of Next Generation Biotechnology
Division of Neuroscience and Advanced Medical Technology
Division of Nano-Semiconductor Technology
Division of Material-Part Technology
Division of ICT & Convergence Technology
Division of Energy and Environment Technology
Division of Space Technology
Division of Nuclear Technology
Division of Public Technology
Office of National Strategic R&D Planning
Office of Fundamental R&D Programs
Office of Big Science Programs
Directorate for Academic Research
Office of Academic Research Affairs
Office of HR Development
Office of University Education Management
Office of University-Industry Cooperation
Directorate for International Affairs
Office of International Cooperation Planning
Office of International Cooperation Framework
Office of International Networks
Directorate for Digital Innovation
Office of R&D Policy and Strategy
Office of Data & Information
Information Security Task Force
Directorate for Management and Operations
Office of Administration
Office of Financial Management
Office of Research Ethics
Office of Planning and Coordination
Office of Public Relations
Main Activities
Support for academic research and development activities
Support for the cultivation and utilization of researchers in academic research and development
Promotion of international cooperation for academic research and development activities
Support for collecting, investigating, analyzing, assessing, managing and using the materials and information necessary for academic research and development and the formulation of related policies
Support for research and operation of organizations related to academic research and development
Support for exchange and cooperation among domestic and overseas organizations related to academic research and development
Other matters necessary for academic research and development