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Membership
Criteria of Membership
Operating the support system for academic activities in science and technology, eNEST (National Electronic Solution for S&T Activities) and the circulation system for academic research performances, ScienceCentral.
| Category | Qualification | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Organization |
Science & Technology Association and Academic Organization for the Purpose of Science & Technology Development | ① Nationwide academic organization in relation to ST |
| ② More than 3 years since the establishment (As of the date of membership application) | ||
| ③ More than two academic journals published annually for recent 3 years (More than 20 theses in presentation) | ||
| ④ Hosting more than one academic conference annually for recent 3 years | ||
| ⑤ More than one hundred regular members with the payment of annual membership fee for recent 3 years | ||
| ⑥ More than 30 million won annual budget | ||
| Public Organization |
National Research Institute and Science & Technology Related Corporation | ① National research institute |
| ② Research institute that has received contribution and subsidy from the government or the self-governing province | ||
| ③ Corporate/organization of science & technology with the purpose of public interest | ||
| Private Organization |
Company and Auxiliary Research Center, etc | ① Auxiliary research center in accordance with Technology Development Promotion Act |
| ② Exclusive department of a company for R&D | ||
| ③ Company that agrees upon the purpose of the establishment of KOFST and pays membership fee or gives donation | ||
| Individual | Individual who belongs to an organization member and individual who agrees upon the goal of KOFST | ① Individual who belongs to the organization member |
| ② Individual who agrees upon the purpose of the establishment of KOFST |
Benefits of Membership
Selected the news for each field since 2023 and spread the performance of neglected new fields which are valuable scientifically and technically.
Opportunity to Participate in Events and Collect Opinions
Provision of Publications and Information of Science and Technology
Recommendation of Awards and Medals for Science and Technology
Support for using Facilities of ST Center
Support for Digitalization Service