2021 Support for Policy Oriented Research Program (U.S. only)
Program Objectiv
e
The Korea Foundation’s Support for Policy Oriented Research program furnishes grant support to research projects or programs in the U.S. that provide in-depth analyses of and policy recommendations on R.O.K.-U.S.
relations.
Eligibilit y
Research institutions, think tanks, or university-affiliated research institutions in the U.S.*
*Details for institutions located outside of the U.S. can be found here:
https://apply.kf.or.kr/selectNoticeAndApplicationView.nkf?anucNo=A1G00007 44&pageIndex=1
Support ed Areas
1. Policy research or seminars related to Korea
Topic examples:
- Issues related to the Korean peninsula: peacebuilding, non-proliferation, foreign affairs, national security, economics/trade, society, etc.
- Cooperation on science and technology: digital transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, etc.
- Universal values: human rights, equality, environmental protection, democracy, civil society, job creation, health/welfare, etc.
2. Education program for next generation policy experts
3. Establishment of a Korea Fellow position which focuses on Korea-related research
Grant Coverag
e
Project expenses, researcher/staff salaries, indirect costs, etc.
- Coverage of indirect costs can be requested at an amount of up to 10% of total direct costs.
- Tangible assets are not covered.
Grant Period
The grant period is normally one year. However, multiple-year projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Program Schedul
e
1. Application period:
July 1 (09:00 KST)–September 1 (18:00 KST), 2020 2. Notification of results: by December 31, 2020
- Results will be sent out on an individual basis to the email address included in the application.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr).
- Applications must be written in English, with budget items calculated in USD.
- Please answer all questions on the application. Do not leave any questions blank. If a question or section is not applicable to you, please write “N/A.”
Evaluati on Criteria
1. Excellence of the research plan
- Relevance to the objectives of the 2021 Support for Policy-Oriented Research program - Timeliness of the research topic and related activities
- Thoroughness and feasibility of research methodology and approaches
2. Capability of participants + experience in terms of achievements and activities related to Korea and East Asia
3. Budget feasibility
- Soundness and cost efficiency of project budget
- Visible efforts to acquire matching funds for the proposed project
4. Anticipated results of the proposed project and plans for dissemination of research results
- Online/offline publication (book, research paper, policy memo, etc.)
* Preference will be granted to projects to be co-published by prominent researchers from the U.S. and Korea
Organization of an event (workshop, international conference, etc.) for the purpose of promoting/disseminating research results
Reportin g
The recipient institution must submit the following reports within the grant period:
1. Final report (in the KF’s format with the project director’s signature) 2. Financial statement (in the KF’s format and endorsed by the institution’s highest financial officer)
3. Project outcomes (any relevant publications, articles, program books, etc.)
Please be aware that:
- Failure to use designated KF formats or comply with the reporting period may adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
- The KF may ask an institution to submit proof of accounting.
Importa nt Remind
ers
1. The application must be submitted under the name of the endorsing overseas institution.
2. Applicant institutions should notify the KF immediately of any changes made to the information contained in an application after its submission.
3. During the application screening process, the KF may require an
applicant institution to submit additional information or adjust its project plan.
4. After notifying applicants of the screening results, the KF will discuss the details of each project and its budget with the respective recipient institutions. The KF will also conclude a grant agreement with each accepted institution.
5. After the conclusion of the grant agreement, the KF will remit a grant to each recipient institution. The KF grant must be received and managed by an overseas institution.
6. Accepted projects should be carried out according to the schedule and plans specified in the application. If the project must be postponed or canceled for unavoidable reasons, the institution should consult with the KF as soon as possible.
Contact 1. For technical assistance: [email protected]
2. For inquiries about the program: [email protected]
