National Research Foundation of Korea explained

National Research Foundation of Korea
Native Name:	한국연구재단
Native Name Lang:	ko
Abbreviation:	NRF
Logo Alt:	logo of the National Research Foundation of Korea, written in English
Merger:	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
Addnl Location City:	Seoul, South Korea
Leader Title:	President
Leader Name:	Lee Kwang-bok

Rr:	Hanguk yeongu jaedan
Mr:	Hankuk yŏnku chaetan

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.

Budget

• 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

• 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

• Korea Citation Index
• Korean studies
• Government of South Korea

Notes

1. Web site: NRF History . 2015-09-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045152/http://www.nrf.re.kr/nrf_eng_cms/show.jsp?show_no=106&check_no=82&c_relation=0&c_relation2=0&c_now_tab=3 . 2016-03-04 . dead .
2. Web site: History. KRF English-language website. 2006-04-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20060117153113/http://www.krf.or.kr/new/eng/site/main/m1-03.html. 2006-01-17. dead.