The second round of 2025 NRF Individual Basic Research Projects
[which includes the Consolidator Grant (Creative Type) and the Outstanding Young Scientist Grants (Seed Grants)]
□ [Individual Research, 2nd Call] Consolidator Grant (Creative Type) ▶ Link : View Announcement
Total Funding: Approximately KRW 70 million (direct costs up to KRW 56 million)
Eligibility: Faculty members (tenure-track and non-tenure-track, including full-time and non-full-time) in science and engineering fields at universities, and researchers affiliated with national/public, government-funded, or private research institutes
Research Period: Up to 3 years
PI Online Application Period: April 24, 2025 (Thu), 14:00 – May 8, 2025 (Thu), 18:00 (KST)
□ [Individual Research, 2nd Call] Outstanding Young Scientist Grants (Seed Grants) ▶ Link : View Announcement
Total Funding: Approximately KRW 100 million (direct costs up to KRW 80 million)
Eligibility: Tenure-track faculty in science and engineering fields at universities, or full-time, tenured researchers at national/public, government-funded, or private research institutes. Applicants must be within 7 years of receiving their final doctoral degree or under the age of 39.
Research Period: 1 year
PI Online Application Period: April 24, 2025 (Thu), 14:00 – May 9, 2025 (Fri), 18:00 (KST)
Please refer to the attached PDF or the announcement links above for full details.