Additional Announcement for New R&D Projects under the 2026 Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development Support Program
The R&D Autonomy Track special provisions simplify personnel costs, budget changes, and equipment review procedures, allowing researchers to focus more on their work.
- Eligible
- Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development
- Deadline
- Closed
This is an additional announcement for new R&D projects under the 2026 Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development Support Program. Special provisions for R&D autonomy track, including flexible personnel cost allocation, budget changes, and exemption from equipment review, are applied according to the Special Guidelines for Promoting Researcher Autonomy.
3-second summary
- Agency: Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
- Support Content: Application of R&D Autonomy Track special provisions (flexible personnel costs, budget changes, exemption from equipment review, etc.)
- Application Period: From notification of R&D Autonomy Track selection until project completion
- Application Method: Rolling application via Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal
Eligibility checklist
- Support Field: Related fields in Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development
- Eligibility: Lead and joint research institutions performing designated projects
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Rolling application after signing the R&D project agreement
- Application Procedure: Access Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal (srome.keit.re.kr) -> Project Execution -> Click 'Go to R&D Autonomy Track Application Guide'
Recommended for
- Recommended for agency representatives currently conducting semiconductor advanced industry technology development projects who wish to reduce administrative burdens and secure research autonomy.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development. Details: Support Field: Related fields in Semiconductor Advanced Industry Technology Development; Eligibility: Lead and joint research institutions performing designated projects.
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.
Last updated · Source: official program 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.