Research facilities, space launch vehicles, etc. are subject to the ‘Establishment-type Research and Development Project’
Expected to be composed of a team of experts with a maximum of 15 members including the project director, ‘[Edaily Choi Jung-hee Reporter] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that in order to establish specific implementation plans for the ‘Tailored Evaluation System’, to be introduced for the new ‘Establishment-type Research and Development Project’, following the abolition of research and development (R&D) preliminary feasibility study, a planning committee of experts was formed and an inaugural meeting was held on the 11th.’, , ,
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, ‘Establishment-type research and development projects refer to large-scale research facility projects such as research facilities for space launch vehicles and large accelerators.’, , , ‘The government announced the abolition of R&D preliminary feasibility studies in May this year at the National Financial Strategy Meeting to transition to leading-edge R&D by enhancing the speed and timeliness of R&D.’, , , ‘However, establishment-type research and development projects can be associated with high project management difficulties and significant sunk costs in the event of project failure. Continuous investment of rigid budget items such as operating expenses post-establishment is essential, necessitating thorough preliminary reviews before project launch.’, , , ‘In June, the government announced the promotion of an evaluation system for establishment-type R&D through the ‘Large-scale National R&D Investment and Management System Innovation Plan’. The planning committee recently established will develop detailed criteria, methods, procedures, and concrete plans through which to proceed.’, , , ‘The planning committee will consist of a maximum of 15 participants, including overall managers (project directors, etc.) of large-scale R&D projects, operational leaders, project management experts, user groups, and various academic and industrial experts in multiple fields. Recommendations from relevant government ministries were also considered in the committee’s formation to incorporate a wide range of stakeholders’ opinions.’, , , ‘This evaluation system will apply tailored evaluation methods, procedures, and items reflecting project types and characteristics, unlike the current preliminary feasibility studies. It aims to enhance expertise through expert-centered reviews, prioritize essential aspects, and flexibly evaluate to minimize administrative burdens and project delays for ministries.’, , , ‘Ryu Kwang-jun, Head of the STI Planning Division at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, “In order to establish a field-friendly evaluation system, we will actively incorporate various opinions from on-site researchers.” He also expressed expectations that the implementation of the evaluation system will not only enhance the speed of R&D but also improve financial investment efficiency and ensure stable project progress.’