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.
한국연구재단 | |
 English version logo of NRF | |
_2014-06-10_13-57.jpg) Headquarters in Daejeon | |
| Abbreviation | NRF |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 26, 2009 |
| Merger of | Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) Korea Research Foundation(KRF) Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology(KICOS) |
| Type | Governmental organisation |
| Purpose | Research funding |
| Headquarters | Daejeon, South Korea |
| Locations | |
President | Lee Kwang-bok |
| Website | www |
| National Research Foundation of Korea | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hanguk yeongu jaedan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hankuk yŏnku chaetan |
Budget edit
- 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 edit
- 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 edit
- 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
Presidents edit
- Park Chan-Mo (June 26, 2009 – January 19, 2011)
- Oh Se-Jung (January 20, 2011 – January 5, 2012)
- Lee Seung-Jong (January 6, 2012 – January 2, 2014)
- Chung Min-Keun (January 3, 2014 – August 22, 2016)
- Cho Moo-je (August 23, 2016 – July 8, 2018)
- Roe Jung-hye (July 9, 2018 – September 26, 2021)
- Lee Kwang-bok (September 27, 2021–present)
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ "NRF History". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ "History". KRF English-language website. Archived from the original on 2006-01-17. Retrieved 2006-04-22.