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Brain Pool (BP) ProgramKorea Research Fellowship (KRF) Program

Korea’s Invitation Programs for Outstanding Overseas Researchers

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The Korean government invites outstanding overseas

researchers to Korea under the philosophy of “People

Come First”; to promote joint research activities and

international cooperation with researchers in Korea.

Your R&D experience in Korea and accumulated human

networks will enhance your research capabilities, which

will lead you to grow as a global research leader.

In addition, we provide settlement support services

such as residence, living expenses, medical service,

Korean language education, and child education support

during your time in Korea at your host institution.

We look forward to your interest in the international

joint research program in Korea.

Young Min You, Minister of Ministry of Science and ICT

Introducing Korea

Korean People Korean Economy & Exports Korean Culture

Global Ranking

Global Ranks

GDP

Export

11th

7th

1%

Lowest Illiteracy Rate in the World

Population

51,000,000

The World’s 13th Longest Average Life Span 81.8 age

K-WaveK-pop, K-Drama,

K-Sports

TraditionalFood

Hanbok Taekwondo

Overall R&D (Government & Private) Investment The R&D Expenditure in Korea

Introducing R&D Environments in Korea

• Korea invested $70,407 million in R&D, 5th largest in the world.

• The R&D expenditure in Korea in relation to its GDP was 4.55%, 1st in the world.

Total R&D expenditure As a percentage of GDP

No. 1 Korea (2017)

No. 2 Isreal (2016)

No. 3 Japan (2016)

No. 4 Germany (2016)

No. 5 USA (2006)

No. 6 France (2016)

No. 7 China (2006)

No. 8 UK (2016)

511,0892.74

235,9362.11

4.25 13,508

3.14 155,447

101,9582.93

55,4172.25

44,7591.69

Total R&D investment (mil USD) R&D compared to GDP (%)

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

70,4

07

59,8

19

58,3

20

56,2

30

52,3

20

4.154.29

4.23 4.244.55

Korean Achievements in Science & Technology Korean Achievements in Science & Technology

• Ranks 1st in the Bloomberg Innovation Index• Ranks 7th in the IMD science competency Index

• The number of SCI journal articles increased to 59,628 in 2016, 12th in the world.

• IMD* Index • Ranked 6th in 2015• Science competency has increased since 2005 * IMD : International Institute for Management Development

• Bloomberg Innovation Index• Scientific Infrastructure (IMD)• Technological Infrastructure (IMD)• Innovation Indikator (Deutsche Telecom etc.)• Global Innovation Index (WIPO)

1

11

21

%

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

The number of SCI journal articles The number of citations in scientific journals

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2008~2012

2009~2013

2010~2014

2011~2015

2012~2016

2008 2013 2018

5th7th 7th

Korea Average World Average Papers Ranking

5.59

5.13

4.93

4.63

4.33

49,8

84

52,3

22

55,12

6

57,6

26

59,6

28

5.54

5.53

5.49

5.40

5.30

12121212

10

4.55 69,699

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Since 2015, a total of 182 overseas early career researchers have been invited to research institutions

in Korea and got long-term growth support. Maximum amount up to $ 62,000 (USD)/person/year are

provided for personnel costs, living expenses and other expenses for the invited scientists.

Korea Research FellowshipSince 1994, a total of 1,909 mid-career researchers have been invited to research institutions in Korea

to perform joint research projects. Maximum amount up to $177,000 (USD)/person/year are provided

for personnel costs and invitation expenses for the invited scientists.

Brain Pool Program

Program Details Program Details

Introducing Programs

<Representative Achievements from the Brain Pool Program> <Representative Achievements of the KRF Program>

(Host PI) Prof. Seung-Ki Min of POSTECH

(Brain Pool Fellow) Dr. Evan Weller

(Host PI) Prof. Kim, Jong Seung of Korea University

(KRF Fellow) Dr. Peter Verwilst

In the joint study by Prof. Seung-Ki Min (host PI) & Dr. Evan

Weller (Brain Pool Fellow), the cause of ocean warming and

its impact on the extreme climate in East Asia was analyzed.

This is the world’s first research to discover the fact that the

cause of warm pool expansion is related with the increase in

green house gas emissions due to human activities.

• Title : Human-caused Indo-Pacific warm pool expansion (Journal :

Science Advances)

The Joint study by Professor Kim Jong Seung - Dr. Peter Verwilst (KRF fellow) discovered a selective drug delivery system for cancer activation under hypoxia conditions. 2 papers related to this project were published in ‘Chemical Society’ Journal. (top 2% of the JCR)

• Title: Organic molecule-based photothermal agents: an expanding

photothermal therapy universe (Journal : CHEMICAL SOCIETY

REVIEWS)

• Title : Shedding light on tau protein aggregation: the progress

in developing highly selective fluorophores (Journal : CHEMICAL

SOCIETY REVIEWS)

Statistics

Budget(million USD)

Budget(million USD)

Number of Brain Pool Fellows

Number of KRF Fellows

63

2.72.5 2.5 2.5

7.0

5464

53

100

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019(scheduled)

Statistics

60

2.2

4.7

6.37.8

11.1

50 4626

100

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019(scheduled)

• Eligibility of Invited Scientists (Brain Pool candidates)

Outstanding scientists in all fields of science and technology who have ‘more

than five years of experience in R&D outside of Korea after obtaining a Ph.D’.

• Quota for 2019 (Scheduled): Around 100

• Application Submission Period

(1st) Dec.27, 2018 ~ Mar.5, 2019 18:00 (Korea Local Time)

(2nd) Scheduled to be announced on May ~ June

• Eligibility of Overseas Ph.D. Researchers (KRF candidates)

Overseas post-doc researchers or Korean national post-doc researchers

currently residing outside of Korea who have ‘obtained their doctoral degree

within the past five years’ starting from May 31, 2019

• Quota for 2019 (Scheduled): Around 100

• Application Submission Period

(1st) Feb. 1, 2019 ~ Apr. 12, 2019 18:00 (Korea Local Time)

(2nd) Scheduled to be announced on June ~ July

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① Secure Host PI in Korea: Secure host PI in Korea via participating in the international conferences for

networking or by “Research Host Matching Service” in NRF.※ Research Host Matching Service can be provided at www.bpkrf.or.kr ※ You may find information about Korea’s R&D research fields at NTIS system (www.ntis.go.kr)

② Fill out the Application Form: Discuss the field of joint research and fill out the application form with

host PI and invited researcher※ You may find application forms at www.bpkrf.or.kr

③ Submit Application: Host PI in Korea shall apply for the program via ERND* system of NRF (Host

PI→NRF) *Integrated Research Support System

④ Notice of Selection: Notice of selection results (NRF→Host PI)

⑤ Entry into Korea and Initiate Research: Entry into Korea·Initiation of the program should be made

within 3 months from the notice.

1Secure Host PI in Korea 2

Discuss Research Plan and Fill out the

Application Form 3Submit

Application(Host PI in

Korea→NRF) 4Notice of Selection 5Entry into

Korea and Initiate Research

Application Procedures for Overseas Researchers For further information, please refer to the

official announcements at NRF homepage or

contact us at the number or email address below.

E-mail

[email protected]

Phone Number

+82-2-3460-5637, 5624

Homepage

www.bpkrf.or.kr