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NRF Bilateral Exchange Program

NRF Bilateral Exchange Program

Supports Korean researchers in building structured exchanges with global counterparts across multiple disciplines.

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The NRF Bilateral Exchange Program funds joint research between Korean researchers and counterparts at institutions in partner countries across multiple continents. The program is administered by NRF's International Affairs directorate under MSIT oversight. The total program budget is 8,580 million KRW and projects run for three years. In FY2026, NRF issued more than ten country-specific calls bet…

Funds joint research exchanges between Korean and international researchers across 15-plus country tracks — including Germany, France, China, Spain, and the EU — covering all academic fields in three-year bilateral projects.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.â‚©8.58B

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: eng.nrf.re.kr