MAJOR PROJECTS

Enhanced Social Status
of Scientists and Engineers

MAJOR PROJECTS

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.

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

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 qward with the prize of
  300millionwon

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 the science and technology.

Instituted the Science Day by the proposal of KOFST

- In 1986
  the 1st Science Day
- In 2023
  the 56st Science Day

Governmental Meritorious Award for
Science and Technology Promotion

On the Science Day, select and present awards for scientists and engineers who have greatly contributedto 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