BK21

1. 본문

BK21, or Brain Korea 21, is a South Korean government initiative designed to enhance graduate education and research capabilities. Here's a breakdown of the program:
Overview:

• Purpose: BK21 is a human resource development program that aims to cultivate high-level talent and improve the research environment in Korean graduate schools. It seeks to produce future academic generations and leaders with expertise to lead various fields.
• Funding: It's a major government subsidy program providing substantial financial support.
• Focus: The program supports graduate students and young researchers (post-doctoral scholars), providing them with resources to focus on their studies and research. It supports new knowledge and skills that are based on creativity.
• History: Launched in 1999, BK21 has progressed through multiple phases:
• Phase 1 (1999-2005): Initial 7-year project with about $2 billion in funding.
• Phase 2 (2006-2012): Another 7-year phase.
• BK21 PLUS (2013-2019): Focused on producing creative master's and doctoral-level human resources.
• Phase 4 (2020-2027): Currently underway, it continues to support graduate education and research, with an added focus on graduate school innovation.

• மேம்பட்ட மனிதவள மேம்பாட்டு முறையை நிறுவுதல் (Establish an advanced human resources development system.)
• Research Excellence: To elevate Korea's research expertise and global competitiveness.
• Institutional Support: The 4th phase includes funding specifically for "Graduate School Innovation Support" to strengthen the research-oriented university ecosystem.
• Project Groups: Universities form research groups or teams that apply for BK21 funding by submitting research proposals. These groups consist of professors, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students. At Seoul National University, 38 BK project groups exist, with about 70% of faculty members participating.

• Scholarships and Fellowships: Financial support for graduate students.
• Research Support: Funding for research activities, including:
• Participation in academic conferences (domestic and international).
• Field trips.
• Participation in overseas education programs.
• Publication fees for academic articles.
• Other Support:
• கருத்தரங்குகள் மற்றும் சிறப்பு விரிவுரைகளை வைத்திருத்தல் (Hold colloquiums and special lectures.)
• Thesis clinic services.
• Access to textbooks or statistical analysis software.
• Incentives for publishing academic articles.

• Master's student: ₩1,000,000/month.
• Ph.D. student: ₩1,600,000/month (₩1,300,000/month for those who have completed coursework).