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Korea-Sweden Joint Research Program 2024

- Proposal Guidelines and Application Form-

February 2024

National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF)

1. Guidelines for the Proposals

A. General Information

1. Project Title

Please enter the full title of your proposed project

2. Research Field

Please enter the research area in the research proposal among the following 12 strategic research technology

fields : Semiconductor and display; Secondary battery cell; Leading-edge mobility; Next generation nuclear

energy; Leading edge bio; Aerospace and marine; Hydrogen; Cybersecurity; AI; Next generation

communications; Leading edge robotics and manufacture; and quantum;

3. Sub-Research Field

Please enter the sub-research field in the research proposal. This will enable us to allocate the application to the

most appropriate assessment panel.

4. Research Duration

The beginning of the joint research project is November 1, 2024.

Enter the estimated duration of the project in years. Additionally, indicate both the start and end dates of the

project, using the following format: MMDDYYYY.

5 Applicants Information

Enter all items in both the Korean Principal Investigator (KPI) and Swedish Principal Investigator (SPI)(s)

columns. Names should be in the following order: last name, first name. In the telephone column, enter both

the office and mobile phone numbers. You can adjust the formatting of the cover-sheet and charts as long as the

contents remain within the 1 page limit.

6. Budget Description

Enter the estimated annual budget and the total budget requested by KPI and SPI(s) for the entire project

period. The full duration of the award is three years. The maximum value of the award available from NRF is

200 Million KRW per year. The full duration of the award is three years

7. Authentication and Commitment

The proposal must be signed by both the KPI and the authorized representative of the host institution.

8. Summary of Project

Please provide a summary of your proposed project. Please briefly describe the objectives, research contents

and approach and explain the potential impact or wider benefits to society of your research. The summary

should not exceed one page.

B. Research Plan

For the evaluation of your application, please complete all parts of this section in full detail. Proposals should

be written in an informative yet concise manner in order to give the reviewers a good basis for a measured and

appropriate evaluation.

1. Research Background and Objectives of the Project

Please provide the research motivation and background pertaining to the project. This should encompass an

exploration of the national and international landscape, highlighting existing conditions, challenges, and

prospects relevant to the research initiative. Emphasize the necessity for collaborative international research

efforts and elucidate the specific areas where such collaboration is crucial. Illustrate the necessity for funding in

advancing this project and clearly articulate the objectives of the project. Please indicate the current state of

your preliminary work and point out in which areas you intend to make a unique, innovative, promising

contribution.

2. Technical description of the project including research methodology

Please elaborate on the planned investigations and/or experiments, outlining the rationale behind the project.

Describe the proposed research methodologies that will be employed to achieve the specified aims,

emphasizing the strategic approach to advancing the work.

Explain the added value, or synergistic benefits, derived from fostering new collaborations with international

partners. Illuminate how these partnerships will enhance the project's overall impact and contribute to its

success. Provide insights into the data collection methods and any other pertinent aspects integral to the

research.

3. Research Structure

Please establish an organizational structure for the project. Please give details of the organizational concept,

such as how and by whom the project will be organized; how the project participants will be integrated into the

organization.

With regard to the research structure addressed above, it should include the following items:

a. Framework of the Research Project

- Draw the structure of project teams and the division of roles between the KRI and SPI

b. Division of Roles

- The project should entail research activities that include significant and specific contributions (e.g.,

expertise, facilities, sites, data, different approaches/methods/models, educational opportunities, etc.)

between KPI and SPI. Applicants are encouraged to describe how the partnership will contribute to

producing synergies of the complementary expertise and further developing international collaboration

between Korea and Sweden.

c. Handling of research data

- If your project uses, generates and / or processes data, use this section to record key information on

handling of this data (and any underlying objects).

d. Others

4. Plan of the Work

Please give a detailed account of the steps planned during the proposed funding period. A research schedule

detailing all planned experiments and a plan to exchange researchers and information should be included.

Please specify how to carry out the project jointly and to share the research outputs. The quality of the work

program is critical to the success of a funding proposal. The tasks to be performed within the work program

should correspond to the funds requested. The work program should therefore indicate and justify what types of

funding will be needed and how the funds will be used, providing details on the individual items requested

where applicable.

5. Track Records and Research Capability of the KPI and SPI(s) and their teams

The academic research career of the KPI and SPI(s), and the participants in the project should be described

under this section.

Your proposal should include the following information about both the Korean and Swedish research teams:

a. Introduction of the expertise of KPI and SPI(s) in the proposed research field of work by citing a total of

ten (10) best publications, other achievements and the ongoing/completed national/international projects

during last five (5) years. (Do not exceed two (2) pages for each PI)

※ Please attach documentation to certify the above achievements. The attached files (PDF) are not counted

toward the page limit. (Do not exceed ten (10) pages for the attached files)

b. Number of participating researchers and research assistants who will be directly involved in the project

from both countries

c. Research facilities and equipment

d. Networking with national and international S&T communities (including a list of researchers with

whom you have agreed to collaborate on this project) (if any)

e. Collaboration with industries (if any)

f. Cultivation of researchers

g. Others

6. Expected impact and contributions to science and society

Please state how you expect the research results to contribute to society, industry and international S&T

communities. More specifically, describe in detail the expected outcomes, scientific importance and impact

from the project on research, training and teaching in your field. If your application concerns use-inspired

research, please indicate whether and to what extent the proposed project will have a broader impact and what

this impact will be. Explain how you will share these findings with stakeholders and the community. Address

the potential for knowledge transfer to industry (if applicable) and how you will share intellectual property

rights between KPI and SPI(s).

7. Budget Plan

Enter the estimated annual budget and the total budget requested for the entire project period.

Applicants should provide an overview of the proposed research budget and budget details for the project. For

Korean applicants, the principal cost includes direct costs, and indirect costs. Research equipment and materials

include the costs for equipment, materials & commodities and costs for pilot products. Research Activities can

include costs for organizing meetings, seminars, exchange of researchers, miscellaneous expenses, etc. Indirect

costs include overhead, intellectual property, etc. Indirect cost for Korean applicants is allocated within 5% of

the total budget. Please refer to the National Research and Development Innovation Act for more information.

All amounts must be given in KRW and SEK.

8. Ethical, Safety and regulatory issues

Please state whether the proposed research project raise ethical, safety or regulatory issues. If yes, please

describe how you deal with them.

9. Declaration from KPI and SPI(s)

Please state if you have submitted the identical proposal elsewhere and if so, please provide information in

detail. Otherwise, you must certify as follows:

“No funding proposal for this project has been made elsewhere. If any such proposal should be

submitted, NRF/SSF will be informed immediately.”

10, Other Information

Please include any other information, not described in this guideline, which may assist us in your evaluation.

11, Layout of Application Form

- Layout of the cover sheet and other pages is flexible

- The project proposal must not exceed a total of 20 pages including Cover Sheet, Summary and Research

plan. Contents exceeding 20 pages are excluded from the evaluation.

- Use 12-point Times New Romans type, printed on A4 paper with “1cm” margins all around.
- Use single-spacing between the sentences throughout the document.

- Number every page including tables, appendices, etc.

Application Form : Korea-Sweden Joint Research Program 2024 between NRF and SSF

Part I. General Information (Cover Sheet)

1. Project Title:

2. Research Field

3. Sub-Research

Field

4. Research Duration

From(MM.DD.YYYY)
To(MM.DD.YYYY) ( Years)

5. Applicant Information

Korean Principal Investigator (KPI)

Swedish Principal Investigator (SPI)

Full Name
(in Korean, in English)

Gil dong, Hong

Full Name

Date of Birth

Nationality

Affiliation
(department)

Affiliation

(department)

Position

Telephone

(Office)
(Mobile)

Telephone

(Office)
(Mobile)

E-mail

Address

6. Budget Description

Requested Budget by KPI

Requested Budget by SPI

Total budget

1st year(2024)

000 million KRW

1st year(2024)

000 million SEK

000 million KRW

000 million SEK

2nd year(2025)

000 million KRW

2nd year(2025)

000 million SEK

000 million KRW

000 million SEK

3rd year(2026)

000 million KRW

3rd year(2026)

000 million SEK

000 million KRW

000 million SEK

7. Authentication and Commitment

I am hereby aware that this proposal is submitted for consideration for inclusion in the Korea-Sweden Joint Research Program (K-SJRP). I will

faithfully observe and conduct research in accordance with the regulations of NRF.

Signature of the Korean Principal Investigator (KPI):

Name: signature: date: MM.DD. YYYY

Signature of the Head of the Korean Host Institution:

Name: signature: date: MM.DD. YYYY

8. Summary of Proposal

Keywords

Objectives

Research Contents and

Methodologies

Expected Research

Outputs

PartⅡ. RESEARCH PLAN
1. Research Background and Objectives of the Project

a. Research Background
b. N

ecessity for international joint research

c. Objectives of the project
d. Others

2. Technical description of the project including research methodologies

3. Research structure

3.1. Research Framework

3.2. Division of Roles between Korean and Swedish research teams

Please indicate how you plan to divide the work among the two partners.

[Example]

Timeline

Responsibilities of Korean team

Responsibilities of Swedish team

1st Year

(yyyy)

2nd Year

(yyyy)

3rd Year

(yyyy)

4. Plan of the Work

4.1. Research Schedule

Note : Please outline the activities planned by the KPI(Korean Principal Investigator) and SPI(s) (Swedish Principal

Investigator(s)) for the project. Each stage of the research should be defined within a specific time-frame; the concluding

date of each stage is called a "milestone." The conclusion of each stage should be marked by the production of an output.

Stage outputs must be deliverable, quantitative, or at least subject to judgment as proof of completion of stage activities.

Examples of such legitimate outputs are: a feasibility study report, the draft of a manuscript to be submitted to a journal,

etc. In addition to the text, the research schedule should be presented graphically in a Gantt chart. Explanatory notes

should be appended to the chart, explaining the nature of activities in each stage and its expected outputs. (This note may

be omitted in the proposal.)

[Example]:

No.

Stage

Month

0 3 6 9 12

1st

year

xxxx

x---------------

---x

2nd

year

xxxx

-------

-----------x

3rd

year

xxxx

x---

-------x

4.2. Plans to exchange researchers and information; and to carry out the project jointly and share the research outputs.

4.3. Development and utilization of human resources

4.4. Others

5. Track Records and Research Capability of KPI and SPI(s) and Their Teams

※ Describe the expertise of the PIs in the proposed field of work by listing a total of ten (10) best scientific

publications, other achievements and research performance during last 5 years. Do not exceed two pages A4 size

for each PI.

5.1. Research Outputs of the KPI (key achievements for the last five years)

a) Publications in international journals

[Example]:

Publication

year

Title

Author

Journal

(ISSN No.)

Vol.

/Page

First

Author

Coresponding Author

Co-Author

Note: Please write the KPI’s name in bold letters. (This Note may be omitted in the proposal.)

b) Other achievements (Patents, Awards, Books, etc.)

c) Research performance (Career) of the KPI

[Example]:

Project Title

Role

Code

Total No. of

Researchers

Funding Organization

Start Date

Budget

(KRW)

Program Title

End Date

Note: (This Note may be omitted in the proposal.)

1) The role of code is divided into four categories: PI(1), Co-PI(2), Researcher(3), Others(4)

2) Enter the start and end dates using the following format: MMDDYYYY to MMDDYYYY

3) Provide information on the research performance(career) of the KPI and his/her key achievements for the last

five years

d) Others (number of participating researchers and research assistants, research facilities and equipment,

networking with national and international S&T communities (if any), collaboration with industries (if

any), cultivation of researchers, etc.)

5.2. Research Outputs of the SPI(s) (key achievements for the last five years)

a) Publications in international journals

Publication

year

Title

Author

Journal

(ISSN No.)

Vol.

/Page

First

Author

Coresponding Author

Co-Author

Note: Please write the SPI’s name in bold letters. (This Note may be omitted in the proposal.)

b) Other achievements (Patents, Awards, Books, etc.)

c) Research performance (Career) of the SPI(s)

Project Title

Role

Code

Total No. of

Researchers

Funding Organization

Start Date

Budget

(SEK)

Program Title

End Date

Note: (This Note may be omitted in the proposal.)

1) The role of code is divided into four categories: PI(1), Co-PI(2), Researcher(3), Others(4)

2) Enter the start and end dates using the following format: MMDDYYYY to MMDDYYYY

3) Provide information on the research performance(career) of the SPI and his/her key achievements for the last

five years

d) Others (Number of participating researchers and research assistants, research facilities and equipment,

networking with national and international S&T communities (if any), collaboration with industries (if

any), cultivation of researchers, etc.)

6. Expected Impact and Contributions to Science and Society

a. Expected research results leading to follow-up studies

b. Expected research results contributing to the promotion and activation of knowledge in the relevant research field

c. Expected research results which have ripple effects on industrial and social aspects

d. Contribution to the development of Global science and technology

e. Plan to distribute and utilize research outcomes, IPR, if any.

f. Others

7. Budget Plan

7.1. Budget plan (Project Cost)– Korean side

(1,000 KRW)