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1. Program Overview

Identifies and cultivates outstanding laboratories in the fields of core technology that will be key elements for national competitiveness. This strategic national R&D program maintains and develops the core technologies that can be the common basis for many industries and products. It also supports efficient utilization of the science and technology resources in industry, academia, and research institutes throughout the nation.
 

Annual Grant: US $200,000 - 300,000 for each NRL

 
Duration of Support: up to 5 years
 
2006 Plan: Total available fund of US$ 38.2 million
 
2. Program Details
Extent of Funding
 
Annual Grant : US$200,000-300,000 for each NRL
Duration of Support : up to 5 years. After 3 years, 2 nd phase support is decided after appraisal (Upon evaluation, lower 20% is excluded from further support).
Program Expectations
 

To secure technology for common industrial resources, establish exclusive technology through intensive investment, and in turn, become a country of advanced technology.

To lead the change from quantity to quality research

Funding Record
 
Unit: Thousand US$
Year
No. of laboratories
Amount
Remarks
2003
457
1,102
New 54 laboratories
2004
281
616
New 27 laboratories
2005
210
484
New 54 laboratories
2006
183
382
New 47 laboratories