• MAJOR PROJECTS
  • Enhanced Social Status of Scientists and Engineers

Enhanced Social Status of Scientists and Engineers

Raising the Self-Esteem of Scientists and Engineers

Inspiring the honor and self-esteem of scientists and engineers and contributing to their enhanced social status and recognition to create an environment of their full devotion to the research.

1. Current Status of Awards by KOFST
Korea Best Scientists and Engineers Award (2003~2023) 46 people have received the award
Excellent Theses of Science & Technology (1991~2023) 5,432 articles have been selected
Governmental Meritorious Award of Science and Technology Promotion (1975~2023) 3,002 people have received the award
2. Korea Best Scientists and Engineers Award
The best science award in Korea presented to representative scientists and engineers of Korea. It has been reorganized in 2003 to expand ‘Korea Science & Technology Award’ (Enacted in 1968), the most authoritative award with a long history in the community of science and technology.
Award Recipients Scientists and engineers who receive the respect from the community of science and technology and the people
Award Contents Presidential award with the prize of 300 million won
3. Hosting the Ceremony of Science Day

On the Science Day (April 21) and the Information and Communication Day (April 22), encourage the self-esteem through the meritorious award and enhance the recognition of people for science and technology.

Instituted the Science Day by the proposal of KOFST
In 1968 the 1st Science Day
In 2023 the 56th Science Day
4. Governmental Meritorious Award for Science and Technology Promotion

On the Science Day, select and present awards for scientists and engineers who have greatly contributed to the promotion and development of science and technology.

Award Winners

(As of the year 2023 / Unit: Person)

Science & Technology Medal 1,311
Science & Technology Award 355
Presidential Citation 613
Prime Minister Citation 723