National Research Foundation of Korea

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] The Korea Research Foundation (한국학술진흥재단) is a grant organization supported by the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It provides support for research into new theories for the advancement of science, the arts, and the Korean culture in general. It also supports overseas research into Korean studies. 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.

Not to be confused with Korea Foundation (한국국제교류재단) or Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원).
National Research Foundation of Korea
한국연구재단
TypeGovernmental organisation
PurposeResearch
HeadquartersDaejeon, South Korea
President
Roe Jung-hye
Websitewww.nrf.re.kr
National Research Foundation of Korea
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHanguk yeongu jaedan
McCune–ReischauerHankuk yŏnku chaetan

Budget
  • Total: $6.427 million (1 USD = 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

See also

Notes
  1. "NRF History". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
  2. "History". KRF English-language website. Archived from the original on 2006-01-17. Retrieved 2006-04-22.



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