The MSIT (Ministry of Science and ICT) and NRF (National Research Foundation of Korea) launched the Brain Pool Program (BP Program) and the Brain Pool Plus Program (BP+ Program). These programs are designed to invite overseas outstanding scientists for the enhancement of research competence through joint research in R&D fields in Korea, and to build a global cooperative research network more efficiently.
KERC looks forward to the interest and participation of European researchers and welcomes any questions.
< Brain Pool Program >
- Application calls
(1st) Feb. 15, 2021 (Mon.) ‒ Feb. 26, 2021 (Fri.), KST 6:00 PM
(2nd) Feb. 27, 2021 (Sat.) ‒ April 30, 2021 (Fri.), KST 6:00 PM
(3rd) May 1, 2021 (Sat.) ‒ June 30, 2021 (Wed.), KST 6:00 PM
(4th)July 1, 2021 (Thu.) ‒ Aug. 31, 2021 (Tue.), KST 6:00 PM
※ The above schedule is subject to change according to circumstances (2nd to 4th calls may not be opened).
- Eligible BP Candidates : Overseas residing researchers who hold a Ph.D. or who have more than 5 years of experience onsite R&D experience in the industry regardless of possession of a Ph.D
- Supporting Details
(Short Term Support) 6~12months, Personnel costs (Min. KRW 5 mil. ~ max.KRW 25 mil. per month), invitation expenses, subsidies
(Long Term Support) Max. 3 years, Personnel costs (Min. KRW 5 mil. ~ max.KRW 25 mil. per month), invitation expenses, subsidies
- Contat (NRF)
02-3460-5629 / yokang@nrf.re.kr
02-3460-5647 / salee@nrf.re.kr
< Brain Pool Plus Program >
- Application calls
(1st) Feb. 15, 2021 (Mon.) ‒ Feb. 26, 2021 (Fri.), KST 6:00 PM
(2nd) Feb. 27, 2021 (Sat.) ‒ April 30, 2021 (Fri.), KST 6:00 PM
(3rd) May 1, 2021 (Sat.) ‒ June 30, 2021 (Wed.), KST 6:00 PM
(4th)July 1, 2021 (Thu.) ‒ Aug. 31, 2021 (Tue.), KST 6:00 PM
※ The above schedule is subject to change according to circumstances (2nd to 4th calls may not be opened).
- Eligible BP+ Candidates : Overseas residing researchers with outstanding research capabilities in highly advancing fields for the 4th industrial revolution among those whom the host institution in Korea wishes to employ as a full-time researcher
- Supporting Details : Max. 10 ears(2+3+3+2), Max. KRW 600 million in total per year (including personnel costs, housing allowance, subsidies)
- Contat (NRF) : 02-3460-5622 / moonlight@nrf.re.kr
☞ A recruitement matching platform is available : RPIK(Research Position in Korea
It supports job seeking of overseas researchers and recruitment activities at research institutions in Korea.
☞ See more details : 2021 Korea's invitation programs(BP, BP+)
