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Program Name: Basic Research Program - Designated Social Sciences Subject
Divisions in Charge: Division of Social Sciences Program
Application Period: Apr 8~14, 2009
Contact Information: (Name) Hee Hwang (Tel) 02-3460-5585 (E-mail) krfhh@krf.or.kr

Program Purpose

To enhance the relevance of social science research through continuous support and reflecting national and social demand.
To strengthen the competitiveness of social science research by providing support in a way that advances academic research and promotes interdisciplinary research.
To provide the information on research trends in the social science field both at home and abroad.
To diagnose national and social problems and recommend solutions for the mid-to-long-term research demand.

Program Scope

Designated Subject Support Program: KW23billion
Researcher Networking Support Program: KW70million

Applicant Qualifications

Researchers in the social science field, who meet the standards of Article 5 of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Law on Credit Guarantee of Academic Promotion and School Expenses Loan

Screening Procedures: 3 stages

Eligibility Verification, Panel Review, Comprehensive Review

Future Execution Schedule

Reception of Online Applications
- Designated Subject Support Program: Jul 8~14, 2009
- Researcher Networking Support Program: Apr 8~14, 2009
Research Kickoff
- Designated Subject Support Program: Nov 1, 2009
- Researcher Networking Support Program: Jul 1, 2009