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Korea Toray Science and Technology Prize

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Korea Toray Science Foundation awards scientists and engineers who have contributed to the advancement of science and technology
with great achievements in research, technology development, and academic advancement in the field of chemistry and materials.
We invite those who have devoted themselves to research for long time and have created results that have a great ripple effect
not only in academics but also in the social, economic and industrial fields.
We intend to enhance the pride for scientists and engineers and contribute to the development of science and technology in Korea through this prize.

Eligibility

A person who is a national of the Republic of Korea and belongs to a domestic university, research institute, etc.
As a scientist/engineer who has achieved world-class research achievements, remarkable discoveries, and technological advances mainly in Korea
Those who work or (employed) full-time at the affiliated institution

Overview

  • Areas

    Areas
    Basic areas of chemistry and materials
    Applied areas of chemistry and materials

  • Number
    of laureates

    Number of laureates
    2 people in Total:
    1 person in Basic areas &
    1 person in Applied areas

  • Supports

    Supports
    Prize of KRW 100 million and plaque for each winners

Review Process

  • Applications Submission (April-June)
    Download the application guidelines and submit an application by email.
  • Document Review and Collective Examination by the Review Committee (July)
    Review committee of each academic field screens the applicants’ documents and selects three times the number of applicants.
    Review committee consists of multiple prominent scientists in each basic and applied areas.
  • Final Review by Steering Committee (August)
    Steering Committee conducts in-depth screening of applicants who have passed the first review.
  • Approval and Awards of winner (October)