NRF Global Leader Grants
Funds world-class Korean researchers leading collaborative programs and building high-visibility scientific leadership.
The NRF Global Leader Grants (리더연구 유형B) are awarded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) under authority delegated by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) to support world-class Korean researchers pursuing novel scientific achievements and new technology development in science and engineering. The FY2026 first-tranche call was issued on November 13, 2025 under MSIT Notice No. 2025-…
Funds world-class Korean researchers in science and engineering pursuing novel scientific achievements and new technologies, with awards up to 800 million KRW per year over a nine-year period structured in three phases.
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