National Research Foundation of Korea


The National Research Foundation of Korea is a research institute for Korean studies.
It was established in 2009 through a merger between the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation, Korea Research Foundation, and Korea Foundation for International Cooperation of Science and Technology.
Its offices are located in 25 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul and 201 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
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Budget

  • Total: $6.427 million
  • *Basic Research in Science and Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, National Strategic R&D Programs, Academic Research & University Funding, International Cooperation, Others Areas

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

Presidents