Program

NRF Global Leader Grants

Provides high-budget individual grant for world-class Korean science and engineering researchers.

National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)South KoreaGrant

About

NRF Global Leader Grants are the National Research Foundation of Korea's top individual research track for science and engineering. The program sits under the Ministry of Science and ICT's basic research system and supports researchers pursuing novel scientific achievements and new technologies.

Awards can reach KRW 800 million per year over nine years, structured as three consecutive three-year …

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Grants under NRF Global Leader Grants

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

NRF Global Leader Grants

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Funds world-class Korean researchers leading collaborative programs and building high-visibility scientific leadership.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: nrf.re.kr