Daewoong Foundation Announces Recruitment for 2025 Young Medical Scientist Research Support Program

On August 28, the Daewoong Foundation announced the launch of the 2025 Young Medical Scientist Research Support Project.

Daewoong Foundation Young Medical Scientist Research Support Program Call for Applications Poster

The foundation is stepping forward as a growth partner for emerging researchers to foster innovation in medical advancements and nurture global talent. This recruitment reflects the foundation's long-standing philosophy of promoting public health and medical technology innovation, and actively supports the academic activities of young researchers with creative capabilities and a pioneering spirit who will lead the future of medicine.

To cultivate global talent, the Daewoong Foundation selects new research topics each year in line with the evolving medical and scientific environment, and through this process, discovers and supports outstanding researchers with the potential to excel in their respective fields.

This research support program is recruiting researchers in six areas: ▲ research on novel mechanism degraders ▲ research utilizing AI in the entire drug development cycle ▲ development of innovative gene therapy platforms or research to identify disease-causing genes ▲ research on innovative cell therapies for targeted tissue function restoration ▲ formulation advancement for targeted delivery to tissues with low drug accessibility ▲ research on the discovery of new substances and aging mechanisms using primates similar to humans.

The call for applications is open to those under the age of 45 who have obtained an MD, VMD, RPH, or PhD. Up to 50 million KRW in research funding (tax-free, including indirect costs) will be provided for one year. Applicants can submit their research proposals online via the Doctorville platform or the foundation's official email.

A representative from the Daewoong Foundation stated, "The foundation supports the academic growth and creative challenges of young medical scientists and will continue to discover outstanding talent and actively support research that can contribute to the advancement of medicine both domestically and internationally. The Daewoong Foundation will continue to pursue innovative research and social contributions to lead global medical progress."

Applications will be accepted until September 12, with document screening and interviews to follow. The final successful candidates will be announced in November. Detailed information and inquiries regarding the call for applications can be found on the official Daewoong Foundation website.

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