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.
National Research Foundation of Korea
한국연구재단
English version logo of NRF
Headquarters in Daejeon
Abbreviation
NRF
Formation
June 26, 2009; 14 years ago (2009-06-26)
Merger of
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) Korea Research Foundation(KRF) Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology(KICOS)
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)
Organizationedit
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 Activitiesedit
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
^. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
^. KRF English-language website. Archived from the original on 2006-01-17. Retrieved 2006-04-22.
External linksedit
Official English-language site
April 13, 2024
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Not to be confused with Korea Foundation 한국국제교류재단 or Academy of Korean Studies 한국학중앙연구원 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 National Research Foundationof Korea한국연구재단English version logo of NRFHeadquarters in DaejeonAbbreviationNRFFormationJune 26 2009 14 years ago 2009 06 26 Merger ofKorea Science and Engineering Foundation KOSEF Korea Research Foundation KRF Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology KICOS TypeGovernmental organisationPurposeResearch fundingHeadquartersDaejeon South KoreaLocationsSeoul South KoreaPresidentLee Kwang bokWebsitewww wbr nrf wbr re wbr krNational Research Foundation of KoreaHangul한국연구재단Hanja韓國硏究財團Revised RomanizationHanguk yeongu jaedanMcCune ReischauerHankuk yŏnku chaetan Contents 1 Budget 2 Organization 3 Main Activities 4 Presidents 5 See also 6 Notes 7 External linksBudget editTotal 6 427 million US 1 1 100 KRW Basic Research in Science and Engineering 1 864 million Humanities amp Social Sciences 234 million National Strategic R amp D Programs 2 032 million Academic Research amp University Funding 2 071 million International Cooperation 67 million Others Areas 159 million Organization edit7 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 amp Social Sciences Division of Humanities Division of Social Sciences Division of Arts Culture and Convergence Office of Humanities amp Social Sciences Planning Office of Humanities amp Social Sciences Management Directorate for National Strategic R amp 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 amp 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 amp D Planning Office of Fundamental R amp 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 amp D Policy and Strategy Office of Data amp 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 RelationsMain Activities editSupport 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 developmentPresidents editPark 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 editKorea Citation Index Korean studies Government of South KoreaNotes 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 External links editOfficial English language site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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