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Gyeongsang National University Graduate School
Introduction to BK21 Program
Introduction to BK21 Program
Korea's flagship talent-fostering program for the past two decades
Brain Korea(BK) 21 was launched in 1999 as a creative talent-fostering program aimed at improving the educational environment and R&D capabilities of Korea's graduate schools. Since its establishment, BK21 has contributed to raising the country's research expertise and competitiveness to a global level while laying the groundwork for nurturing and fostering future academic generations; the history of BK21 is entwined with the history of higher education advancement in Korea.
BK21 differs from other research funding programs in that it directs most of its funds toward supporting master's and doctoral program students and young aspiring researchers who will lead the way in academia in the future, providing them with a robust educational and research environment where they can fully immerse themselves in research. Currently, the 4th BK21 Program(2020-2027) is underway. It is worth noting that the 4th BK21 Program has newly established a budget for Graduate School Innovation Support, and this effort is expected to further strengthen the foundation of the research-oriented university ecosystem through institutional innovation in graduate schools, mainly driven by university headquarters.
In line with this vision, Gyeongsang National University Graduate School has also been steadily strengthening its research base and cultivating talent. Selection of the BK21 Program serves as a key for a university’s research capabilities and innovation potential. Our university started with two project groups (teams) in Phase 1, and by the end of Phase 4, a total of 11 project groups (teams), including one reserve group, were selected. From core specialization areas such as space and aeronautics, life sciences, and nano and new materials, to semiconductors and energy, we are positioning ourselves as a globally competitive research university.
In the future, Gyeongsang National University Graduate School will continue to grow as a research hub connecting the region and the world, and foster creative and interdisciplinary research talent. More than just a scholarship, the BK21 business is a national vision for the future and a doorway to an academic community that engages with the world.
BK21 Project Divisions&Teams
Future-oriented Talented Leading Program
| Type | Divisions | Leader | Site | Introduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Science | Applied Life | Graduate Program for Agrobiotech Glocal Education | Ilkeun Kong | ||
Applied Science | Machine | GNU Graduate Education and Research Program for Mechnical and Aerospace Engineers | Hwang Wook Ryol | ||
Basic Science | Chemistry | Gradate School for Molecular Materials Chemistry | Choi Myong Yong | ||
Social Science | Psychology/Child/Customer | Working Group for Training Human Resources in Conflict Resolution and Community Mental Health Management | Yang Nan-Mee | ||
Innovation-oriented Talented Leading Program
| Type | Divisions | Leader | Site | Introduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Industries | Bio-health | Center for Human Resource Development in the Bio-health Industry | Byoung-Kuk Na | ||
Big Data | GNU Bio&Medical Big-data Research Center | Hyeon-Su Ro | |||
Artificial Intelligence | Education and Research Program of AI Convergence Engineering for Industrial Intelligence in Gyeongsangnam-do | Lee, Seonah | |||
Advanced Materials | GNU Intelligence Advanced Materials Center for Research Pioneers | Nam, Sang-Yong | |||
Environment and Energy | Carbon Trade Barrier Response Carbon-free Energy Integrated Platform Innovation Talent Training Project Group | Jung, Hyun Young | preparing | ||
Space | Satelite-to-X Technologies of AI-MUMT Research&Education Group | Lee, Wang-Sang | preparing | ||
Industrial and Societal Problem Solving | Regional Innovation Group of GreenBio Convergence for Leading to Future Society | Cho, Kye Man | preparing | ||