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Yes. In principle, YSFs are required to conduct research full-time at IBS, thus secondment and joint employment are not allowed. Since 100 percent participation in their YSF project is required, successful candidates must resign from all other projects before starting their YSF project and they are not allowed to participate in other projects funded by sources outside IBS during their YSF term. In addition, if successful candidates are selected for other projects (e.g., Sejong Science Fellowship and Young Researcher Program of the National Research Foundation), their YSF selection may be cancelled. However, YSFs are allowed to apply for other projects during their YSF term only when the termination of their YSF project is confirmed.

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For HQ and Campus Centers, selected candidates will be appointed as Young Scientist Fellows. Although YSFs are affiliated with their Center, they operate a separate account for their research fund. In the case of YSFs at Extramural Centers, it is a prerequisite to sign a separate employment contract with the host institution where their Center is located. Support will initially be provided for three years and may be extended for another two years depending on their performance review results. However, when IBS researchers are selected as YSFs of their Center, they can perform research for up to three years.

* Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

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When IBS researchers are selected as YSFs of their current Center, they will be appointed as Young Scientist Fellows and receive support for up to three years.

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Depending on the research field, a YSF receives an annual fund ranging from KRW 150 to 300 million*, which includes the labor costs for the YSF and all members of their research group (e.g., researchers and technicians).

*In general, up to KRW 180 million for theoretical fields and up to KRW 300 million for experimental fields are provided. The characteristics of the research field (theoretical or experimental) will be examined during the interview and the size of a research fund will be decided by the IBS Research Review Committee.

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YSFs should prioritize using the advanced research infrastructure of their Center in conducting research. Although they may construct research equipment and facilities within their budget, the construction scale and timing may be adjusted through review.

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An annual salary for a YSF is determined in accordance with the YSF pay band based on both their postdoctoral research experience and their year in the Fellowship. However, when IBS researchers are selected as YSFs of their Center, and their current salary is higher than the upper limit of the YSF pay band, the current salary may be maintained but not increased during the Fellowship term.

YSF pay band                          

(Unit: KRW 1 mil.)                                                        

※  The figures above do not include legally required IBS contributions for employees. Research allowances are not paid to YSFs.

※  E.g., in the case of a YSF who commences research in September, 1st year salary will be paid until August of the following year, and then 2nd year salary will be paid from September.

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No. Applicants can propose any research themes in principle.

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YSFs can organize and run small research groups within the given fund. Although YSFs can select their group members, final approval from their director is required for appointment and other personnel-related matters. However, YSFs of Extramural Centers should follow the regulations of their host institution in principle.

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In principle, YSFs and their Center arrange research space within their Center through consultations.

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YSFs should work at the Center to which they applied. Successful candidates from abroad should physically relocate to Korea before their appointment as YSFs.