2026 Research Infrastructure Integrated Management Award Announcement
Individuals and centers with clear contributions to integrated management of research infrastructure can receive opportunities for Minister or KIAT President commendations.
- Deadline
- Closed
This announcement seeks to award individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development of research infrastructure and the promotion of industrial technology development equipment usage. The awards include the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation (Individuals) and the KIAT President Commendation (Organizations). Applications are accepted via email from September 7 to October 12, 2026.
3-second summary
- Award Scale: Total 20 points (10 points for Minister Commendation, 10 points for KIAT President Commendation)
- Application Period: 2026-09-07 ~ 2026-10-12
- Contact: Industrial Innovation Foundation Division, KIAT (02-6009-3442)
Eligibility checklist
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation: Staff or managers at research infrastructure centers, specialized institutions, or equipment-dedicated institutions
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation: Individuals with more than 3 years of merit in the relevant field
- KIAT President Commendation: Research infrastructure centers promoting shared use and corporate support activities using industrial technology development equipment
- KIAT President Commendation: Mandatory registration of the research infrastructure center on the i-Tube system by the application deadline
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Method: Email submission
- Review Committee: November 2026
- Merit Review: Late November 2026
- Awards Ceremony: December 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for equipment managers or staff who have contributed to industrial development through corporate support utilizing industrial technology and research infrastructure.
- Recommended for personnel from research infrastructure centers registered on i-Tube with excellent track records in shared equipment usage and corporate support.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation: Staff or managers at research infrastructure centers, specialized institutions, or equipment-dedicated institutions; Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation: Individuals with more than 3 years of merit in the relevant field; KIAT President Commendation: Research infrastructure centers promoting shared use and corporate support activities using industrial technology development equipment; KIAT President Commendation: Mandatory registration of the research infrastructure center on the i-Tube system by 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 Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.
Last updated · Source: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology — 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.