[ Objective ] To establish the Korea–Central Asia Science and Technology Cooperation Center, serving as a hub for bilateral cooperation in science, technology, and ICT. Key initiatives include the exchange of outstanding researchers and joint conferences.
[ Rationale ]
In accordance with the science and technology cooperation agreement, including the exchange of skilled researchers, there is a growing need to establish a global base in Korea to cover Central Asia, including Mongolia.
2. Funding Details
Number of Projects: 1
Budget: Up to KRW 400 million per year (including indirect costs)
※ Up to KRW 200 million for the first year (6-month duration)
Project Duration: 3 years (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)
※ Year 1: July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 (6 months)
※ The budget and duration are subject to change based on funding availability.
※ Continued funding will be determined based on annual performance evaluations.
3. Application Period and Submission Process
Category
Deadline
PI Submission Period
April 15 (Tue) – May 14 (Wed), 2025, by 18:00 (KST)
Host Institution Review & Approval
April 15 (Tue) – May 15 (Thu), 2025, by 18:00 (KST)
4. Program Details
[ Support Content ]
The Principal Investigator (PI) applying for the project will serve as the Center Director, responsible for the overall operation including physical setup, team composition, and full execution of the program.
[ Dedicated Organization ]
Center Director: Must be a qualified expert with strong project leadership and management capabilities.
Core Personnel: At least 3 members including the director; team expansion via new hires or external dispatch depending on project scope.
Facilities: Appropriate office and meeting space, related infrastructure, and collaboration mechanisms with relevant departments and organizations should be secured for effective project execution.
[ Talent Attraction and Support Activities ]
Discovering local study-abroad candidates, organizing promotional briefings, and facilitating partnerships between Korean and Central Asian universities.
For example, matching local scholarship programs like Kazakhstan’s Bolashak or Uzbekistan’s Umid with Korean institutions to increase recruitment efforts through collaboration with existing partner universities and research institutes.
[ Network Development ]
Establishing networks and understanding local technological and industrial trends to support Korean R&D’s entry into Central Asian markets.
* Please refer to the official guidelines for further details.