2026 Leading University for International Cooperation Support Program (Education ODA) Policy Research Project
Participate in designing the core policy research that shapes the future vision of the Education ODA program for the next five years.
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The National Research Foundation of Korea is soliciting proposals for a policy research project to establish the 5th cycle master plan for the 2026 Leading University for International Cooperation Support Program (Education ODA). The research period runs from September to December 2026 with a budget of KRW 30 million. Eligible applicants include full-time university faculty, senior researchers at government-funded research institutes, or experts with over 5 years of relevant experience.
3-second summary
- Project Name: Policy Research for Establishing the 5th Cycle Master Plan of the Leading University for International Cooperation Support Program
- Research Period: Sep 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 months)
- Research Budget: KRW 30,000,000
- Application Period: Sep 4, 2026 (Fri) - Sep 10, 2026 (Thu) until 18:00
- Submission Method: Electronic official document (Email if electronic submission is not possible)
Eligibility checklist
- Full-time faculty members at universities/colleges
- Senior-level or higher researchers at government-funded research institutes
- Individuals with sufficient capability for the task and rich experience in similar projects (over 5 years of career)
- Applicants not restricted from participating in national R&D projects according to relevant regulations as of the application deadline
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 (Thu) 18:00
- Application Method: Submission via electronic official document to NRF International Development Cooperation Team
- Evaluation Procedure: Selection after evaluation by a committee of approximately 5 internal and external experts
Recommended for
- Recommended for full-time university faculty or senior researchers at research institutes who possess deep understanding of international development cooperation and education ODA fields, along with over 5 years of relevant experience.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Full-time faculty members at universities/colleges; Senior-level or higher researchers at government-funded research institutes; Individuals with sufficient capability for the task and rich experience in similar projects (over 5 years of career); Applicants not restricted from participating in national R&D projects according to relevant regulations as of the application deadline.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by National Research Foundation of Korea.
Last updated · Source: National Research Foundation of Korea — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.