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2015 Policy-Oriented Research Program

Date May 26, 2015

2015 Policy-Oriented Research Program

◈ Program

The Korea Foundation’s Policy-Oriented Research Program provides grant support for 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 a workshop or conference, to disseminate research results.

◈ Supported Area

  • Training program for the next generation policy experts of South Korea and East Asia (Proposed program should include workshop, discussion and on-site experience for approximately 20 participants)
  • Policy research on Korean issue
  • Research on global issues

◈ Eligibility

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

◈ Program Priorities

Projects receiving priority from the Foundation include those with:
  • Training program for the next generation policy experts of South Korea and East Asia
  • 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
  • Matching funds for the proposed project

◈ Costs Supported Under Program

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

◈ Grant Period

• The research projects should be started in 2015.
• The Foundation normally considers projects with a 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 project outcome and performance in the previous year.

◈ How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of this program announcement and complete the online application form. The “Apply” button will only be activated during the application period.

1. Application Period: Monday, May 18, 2015 – Friday, June 12, 2015
2. Notification of Results: July 2015 (*Applicants will be notified individually)
3. Required s:
   1) Online application
   2) Supplementary materials (to be uploaded to online application)
      ① Introductory materials on the applying institution (for new applicants)
      ② Recent annual report
      ③ Curricula vitae of the project director and participating researchers

◈ Evaluation Criteria

Relevance and timeliness of the research topic and related activities;
Capability of participants and their experience in terms of achievements and activities related to Korea;
Thoroughness and feasibility of the work plan, including research methodology and approaches;
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.

◈ Important Reminders

1. The institution is required to submit an application endorsed by its highest administrative official.
2. The institution applying for the program should notify the Foundation of any changes to the information contained in the original plan after its submission.
3. The Foundation, in the process of screening applications, may require applicant institutions to submit additional information or adjust the project plan.
4. 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.
5. 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.