Koreas Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers Table of

Korea’s Invitation Programs For Outstanding Researchers

Table of Contents 1. NRF Overview 1. 1 What is NRF doing? 1. 2 Mission and Vision 1. 3 Budget 2. Program Overview 3. Brain Pool (BP) 3. 1 Eligibility and Host Institutions 3. 2 Level of Support 4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4. 1 Eligibility and Host Institutions 4. 2 Level of Support 5. How to Apply 6. Inquiries

1. NRF Overview 1. 1 What is NRF doing? National Research Foundation of Korea is a representative research funding agency in Korea, established in June, 2009. NRF contributes to human and societal development by leading creative research and nurturing promising researchers. 1

1. NRF Overview 1. 2 Mission and Vision The NRF is to promote research creativity and to nurture researchers globally Goals Mission Vision To promote research creativity and to nurture researchers globally A global leader in research support who enables you to achieve your dreams Quality Research Value Creation Core Competency Public Engagement 2

1. NRF Overview 1. 3 Budget International Cooperation (unit : USD) Others $71 million (1. 35%) $73 million (1. 4%) Basic Research In Science and Engineering $5, 236 million FY 2019 $1, 579 million (30. 15%) Humanities & Social Science $205 million (3. 92%) National Strategic R&D Programs $1, 669 million (31. 88%) ※ 1 USD = 1, 100 KRW 3

2. Program Overview “People Come First” The Korean government is inviting outstanding overseas researchers to research institutes in Korea in order to support joint research via § Brain Pool (BP) Program § Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) Program 4

3. Brain Pool (BP) Since 1994, a total of 1, 909 mid-career researchers have been invited to research institutions in Korea to perform joint research projects. Maximum amount up to $177, 000(USD)/person/year are provided for personnel costs and invitation expenses 180 scientists. for the invited 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 7 § Statistics Number of Brain Pool Fellows 100 63 2. 7 54 2. 5 64 Budget (million USD) 53 2. 5 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (scheduled) 5

3. Brain Pool (BP) 3. 1 Eligibility and Host Institutions § Eligibility : Scientists who have more than five years of experience in R&D outside of Korea after obtaining a Ph. D. ※ Korean nationals are required to reside outside of Korea when applying (except re-applying) § Host Institutions : Universities in Korea, Government-support Research Institutes, National and Public Research Institutes, Corporate Research Institutes, etc. 6

3. Brain Pool (BP) 3. 2 Level of Support § Support Type Program Period Type 1 6 -12 Months (Short Term) Type 2 (Long Term) ※ For corporate research institutes possible to apply for 3 -12 months 3 Years (2+1 Year) Personal Costs Max. of USD 177, 000/year ※ Support up to USD 177, 000/year out of total personnel costs agreed with the host institution in Korea Invitation Expenses Airfare, Moving Expenses, Domestic business travel expenses, etc. ※ Additional funding year will be decided after the evaluation for the first 2 years 7

4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) Since 2015, a total of 182 overseas early career researchers have been invited to research institutions in Korea and got long-term growth support. Maximum amount up to $62, 000 (USD)/person/year are provided for personnel costs, living expenses and 180 other expenses for the invited scientists. 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 11. 1 § Statistics 7. 8 60 100 6. 3 Number of KRF Fellows 46 Budget (million USD) 4. 7 50 2. 2 26 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (scheduled) 8

4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4. 1 Eligibility and Host Institutions § Eligibility : Researchers who have obtained their Ph. D. within the past five years ※ Korean nationals are required to belong to a foreign affiliate when applying § Host Institutions : Universities in Korea, Government-support Research Institutes, National and Public Research Institutes, Corporate Research Institutes, etc. 9

4. Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) 4. 2 Level of Support § Support Type Program Period Personal Costs Max. of USD 62, 000/year including personnel costs (max. of USD 44, 000/year), monthly rent fees for housing, etc. Type 1 (Overseas→Korea) 3 -5 Years Type 2 (For foreign researchers residing in Korea) Max. of USD 35, 400/year for personnel costs ※ Additional 20% or more of personnel costs need to be set by matching funds from the host institution 10

5. How to Apply Secure a host PI in Korea (Supporting research host matching) Fill out the application form and submit via ERND* by host PI Draw up a research plan/Discuss on the terms of the agreement Selection notification Entry into Korea * ERND (NRF project management system: www. ernd. nrf. re. kr) 11

6. Inquiries E-mail: bpkrf@nrf. re. kr Phone: +82 -2 -3460 -5637/5624 Homepage : www. bpkrf. or. kr www. nrf. re. kr/biz/main/total? biz_no=327 12