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NRF G-HUB (Global R&D Center Cooperation Hub)

NRF G-HUB — International R&D Center

Offers frameworks for Korean and international institutions to establish strategic global research center partnerships.

The Global R&D Center Cooperation Hub — G-HUB (전략형 국제공동연구사업) — is the National Research Foundation of Korea's primary instrument for establishing strategic international research center partnerships. Administered by NRF under MSIT oversight, the program carries a total budget of 22,400 million KRW and supports projects of three to ten years in duration. G-HUB replaced the earlier Global Research L

Funds strategic international R&D center cooperation between Korean institutions and foreign partners in priority technology areas, with a total program budget of 22.4 billion KRW and project durations of three to ten years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.36–120 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.₩22.4B

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