Korea–US Collaborative Advanced Core Bioscience Technologies International Joint Research Project
1. Research Objectives
This program aims to support international collaborative research in advanced bioscience, carried out by world-class research teams from both Korea and the US.
Open Call Type: Joint international research projects focusing on core bioscience technologies, driven by the specific needs of individual researchers. Projects should demonstrate originality and excellence, with clearly defined and effectively shared roles and responsibilities between Korean and US institutions.
Category
Details
RFP Title
Korea-U.S. Joint Research Support
Project Type
Open-Topic Competitive Call
Funding Amount (1st Year)
KRW 2 billion total (KRW 1 billion in the 1st year)
Project Duration
Up to 4 years (6 months for the 1st year)
Eligibility / Project Requirements
· Eligible Entities: Industry, Academia, Research Institutes, and Medical Institutions
· Must include a Korean-led R&D project and a U.S. joint R&D project
· Additional joint R&D projects may be included
Expected Number of Selected Projects
Up to 7
2. Performance Goals
Phase I (2025–2026)
Milestone Completion Rate: Minimum 80% across the Phase I period
Mandatory Indicators: Each team must propose at least three performance indicators that demonstrate achievement of Phase I objectives
Phase II (2027–2028)
Publications: At least two papers published in journals ranked in the top 10% (JCR)
Intellectual Property: At least two joint international patents filed or registered between Korea and the US
Milestone Completion Rate: Minimum 95% for the entire research period
Mandatory Indicators: Each team must present at least three indicators demonstrating world-first originality and world-best excellence in source and core bioscience technologies
3. Research and Development Period Budget
Total Duration: 4 years (2025–2028)
Note: The 2025 research period will be 6 months; from 2026 onward, each year includes 12 months of activity.
Budget Per Project (Open Call Type):
2025 (6 months): 1 billion KRW
2026 (12 months): 2 billion KRW
2027 (12 months): 2 billion KRW
2028 (12 months): 1 billion KRW
Total: 6 billion KRW
4. Submission Deadline
Online Application Period: March 26, 2025 (Wed) – April 25, 2025 (Fri) by 14:00 (KST)
For complete details, please refer to the official announcement via the link below: