Overview

The SAMSUNG Global Research Outreach (GRO) program, open to leading universities around the world, is Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. & related Samsung companies (SAMSUNG)'s annual call for research proposals.

Through the GRO program, our institute invites you to submit your innovative research ideas which will be evaluated for their novelty and alignment with SAMSUNG's many different research fields.

Selected proposals will receive financial support for one year ranging from UCD $50,000 to $100,000 including any applicable overhead.(However, Samsung may choose, in some cases, to make larger awards for outstanding proposals) Based on the research results and internal needs, the GRO partnership may be renewed for up to three years. Joint research proposals from multiple universities may also be accepted.

The SAMSUNG GRO program represents an opportunity for SAIT and universities to build a mutually beneficial research relationship. We look forward to your participation.

Program Awards

Awards under 2013 GRO Program are intended to provide contract-based financial support for selected research projects. Awards will be made in cash and provided in the range of UCD $50,000 to $100,000 including any applicable overhead. Awards may be renewed up to three(3) years, based on project duration, research outcomes and SAMSUNG's business needs.

Supported projects will need to execute GRO Research Agreement ("RA") documents within 2 months from the date of award announcement unless award can be canceled.Supported projects will be expected to begin on September 1, 2013 for the best.

Important Dates

March 6 2013, 9:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time (UTC+9): Post GRO Call For Proposal on Web
March 31 2013: Web submission starts
May 24 2013, 9:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time (UTC+9): Deadline for submission
July 30 2013: Notification of award decisions begins
Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. & related Samsung companies ("SAMSUNG") will make award announcements in June 2013

More information available at:
http://www.sait.samsung.co.kr/saithome/01_about/ag_going.jsp

For any enquiries please email gro.europe@samsung.com or contact our colleague in British Council South Korea.