Sunchon National University Newly Designated as an Institution Implementing the 2022 Integrated Management System for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses

Establishment and Operation of the 'Integrated Management System for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation announced that it has been newly designated as a '2022 Integrated Management Institution for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses.'

The Ministry of Science and ICT has established and is operating the 'Integrated Management System for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses' to maintain and repair research equipment introduced through R&D since September 2019, ensuring stable operation even after the project ends.

To designate institutions implementing the integrated management system, applications were collected from May to September, followed by document review and on-site inspections. Five institutions nationwide, including Suncheon National University, were selected this year, and a total of 70 institutions will operate as integrated management institutions for research facilities and equipment expenses.

With this selection, the Suncheon National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation will implement the 'Integrated Management System for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses' starting January next year. Research facilities and equipment expenses supported by national R&D project funds will be accumulated in a separately established 'Integrated Management Account for Research Facilities and Equipment Expenses.' These funds can be used not only during the project period but also after project completion for maintenance, lease contracts, relocation, and installation of research facilities and equipment as needed.

The eligible equipment are those established with R&D funds and registered in the Comprehensive Information System for Research Facilities and Equipment (ZEUS).

Sim Chun-bo, head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation at Suncheon National University, said, "We will do our best to ensure that research equipment introduced through national R&D is operated practically and stably through the operation of the integrated management system for research facilities and equipment expenses."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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