한국국제교류재단 KF

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Policy-Oriented Research Grant Program

Date Aug 18, 2014

Program

Policy-Oriented Research Program provides grant support for the research on Korea-related issues. The program seeks to encourage research projects that provide in-depth analyses and policy recommendations on Korea including political, social and economic issues. Projects under this program are required to hold at least one event related to the research project, such as workshop and conference for dissemination of the research results.

Eligibility

Public policy research institutes are eligible to apply for program assistance.

Program Priorities

Projects receiving priority from the Foundation include those with :
Korea-based partners
Plans to publish the project's results in book form
Plans to include the participation of experts and policymakers
Innovative methodologies and approaches
A long-term commitment to the proposed issue
Multiple funding sources

Costs Subsidized Under Program

Personnel expenses and other costs directly related to the research activities. The Foundation will support indirect costs amounting to 10% or less of the total grant amount.

Grant Period

The Foundation normally considers projects with grant period of one year. However, multi-year projects will be considered, on a case-by-case basis, if the overall budget and schedule are justified by the work plan and content. The Foundation will support projects with a maximum grant period of three years, for which subsequent-year assistance will be subject to satisfactory performance in the previous year.

Application Submission

The institution is required to submit an application endorsed by its highest administrative official.

Deadline Date

September 30 of the year preceding the start date of the proposed project

Screening

Grant applications will be reviewed by the Foundation‘s evaluation committee composed of experts and scholars of the relevant fields. Applicants will be notified of the results of our evaluation about three months after the application deadline.

Evaluation Criteria

Relevance and timeliness of the research topic and related activities.
Thoroughness and feasibility of the work plan, including research methodology and approaches.Capability of participants and their experience in terms of achievements and activities related to Korea.
Soundness and cost efficiency of the project budget and funding plans.
Anticipated results of the proposed project, and plans for dissemination of research results.

Grant-end Report

The recipient institution is required to submit a report endorsed by its financial officer on the results of the project, using the Foundation's report form, within one month of completion of the project.

The institution applying for the program should notify the Foundation of any changes to the information contained in the original plan after its submission.
The Foundation, in the process of screening applications, may require that applicant institutions submit additional information or adjust the project plan.
After notifying applicants of the results, the Foundation will discuss the details of each project and its budget with the respective recipient institution and conclude the grant letter. After conclusion of the grant letter, the Foundation's grant will be remitted to the institution.
The project should be carried out according to the schedule and plans specified in the application. If the project must be postponed or canceled for unavoidable reasons, the institution should consult with the Foundation.