Korea Toray Science Advancement Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for Science and Technology Awards and Fellowships

The Korea Toray Science Promotion Foundation announced on the 16th that it is accepting applications for the 7th Science and Technology Awards and Fellowships until the end of next month.

The Science and Technology Awards recognize two scientists who have made outstanding research achievements and contributed to technological advancement in the fields of basic and applied chemistry and materials. Each awardee will receive a prize of 100 million KRW.

The Fellowships select five early-career scientists who challenge new fields with original research projects, providing research funding of 50 million KRW per year for up to three years.

The Korea Toray Science Promotion Foundation was established as a public interest corporation to contribute to the development of science and technology in Korea and the nurturing of talent.

So far, the foundation has supported a total of 4.5 billion KRW in research and development funds to 12 Science and Technology Awardees and 25 Fellows. It has also sponsored scholarships for 181 science and engineering university students and supports the promotion of scientific culture and academic advancement.

Applications can be found on the foundation’s website. The award ceremony will be held in October.

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