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] 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.

Not to be confused with Korea Foundation (한국국제교류재단) or Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원).
National Research Foundation
of Korea
한국연구재단
AbbreviationNRF
FormationJune 26, 2009 (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 organisation
PurposeResearch funding
HeadquartersDaejeon, South Korea
Locations
President
Lee Kwang-bok
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

Presidents
  • 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

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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