National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Grants

Open National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grants

• NRF Leading Research Center Program (SRC/ERC)

  Up to $1.9Mopen

  NRF Leading Research Center Program (SRC/ERC) is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Leading Research Center Program establi...

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• NRF Basic Research Program - Group Research

  Up to $1.1Mopen

  NRF Basic Research Program - Group Research is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Group Research track within the Basic Res...

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• NRF Young Researcher Program

  Up to $148Kopen

  NRF Young Researcher Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Young Researcher Program supports early-career researche...

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• NRF Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

  Up to $74Kopen

  NRF Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program...

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• NRF Mid-Career Researcher Program

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  NRF Mid-Career Researcher Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Mid-Career Researcher Program supports established ...

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• NRF Brain Pool Program

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  NRF Brain Pool Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Brain Pool Program invites distinguished overseas scientists a...

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• NRF Basic Research Program - Group Research

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  NRF Basic Research Program - Group Research is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Group Research track within the Basic Res...

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• Brain Pool(BP/BP+) Fellowship Program 2025

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  Brain Pool (BP/BP+) Fellowship Program 2025 is a grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) that funds the invitation of outstanding o...

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• Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Four Program

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  Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Four Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). BK21 Four is Korea's flagship graduate education progr...

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• NRF Global Research Network Program

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  The NRF Global Research Network Program is a grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) that funds collaborative research between Kore...

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• NRF Basic Research Program - Individual Research

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  NRF Basic Research Program - Individual Research is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Basic Research Program supports inve...

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• NRF Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program

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  NRF Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Humanities and Social Sciences Re...

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• NRF Brain Pool Program

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  NRF Brain Pool Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Brain Pool Program invites distinguished overseas scientists a...

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• NRF National Research Laboratory (NRL) Program

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  NRF National Research Laboratory (NRL) Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The National Research Laboratory Program s...

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• NRF Creative Research Initiative Program

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  NRF Creative Research Initiative Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Creative Research Initiative Program support...

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• Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Four Program

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  Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Four Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). BK21 Four is Korea's flagship graduate education progr...

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• NRF Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program

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  NRF Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). This opportunity supports mission-ali...

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• NRF Basic Research Program - Individual Research

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  NRF Basic Research Program - Individual Research is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Basic Research Program supports inve...

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• NRF Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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  NRF Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program...

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• NRF Leading Research Center Program (SRC/ERC)

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  NRF Leading Research Center Program (SRC/ERC) is sponsored by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The Leading Research Center Program establi...

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What National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funds

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How to apply for National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grants

Most National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.