Eligibility
No. Proposals must seek to reduce the burden of disease among populations living in World Bank-defined LMICs.
Yes, provided that the organization is a legal business entity registered in Korea, has research facilities in Korea, and is not an international organization. International organizations, even if they are based in Korea, are not considered eligible Korean entities.
An eligible entity is a legal entity established under the laws of its country and may include an academic institution, public or private research organization, non-profit organization, for-profit company, or other recognized institution capable of supporting the proposed activities and administering grant funds.
Please note that both Principal Investigator (PI) organization and all collaborator organizations must be legal entities that meet these requirements.
No. The RIGHT Foundation does not require any specific academic qualifications. However, the PI organization must demonstrate that the project lead and project team have the qualifications, expertise, and experience necessary to successfully carry out the proposed project.
lease refer to the eligibility criteria specified in the applicable Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Product Development Award (PDA):
The applicant team must include at least one eligible Korean entity with the expertise to make a significant contribution to the proposed project at the time of application.
Eligible funding scopes and conditions are described in the applicable Request for Proposal (RFP).
Application and Review Process
For more information on any currently active Request for Proposals, visit our Funding Opportunities page. You can also find information on any previous funding announcements on our Previous RFP page.
All application forms can be accessed through our website. You will be asked to register and create an account in our grant management system when you follow the link on the website.
A Principal Investigator (PI) may be designated on only one application submitted in response to the applicable Request for Proposals (RFP). However, an applicant entity may submit multiple applications, provided that each application has a different PI and addresses a different public health need.
No. Proposals and all required documents must be prepared in English.
Yes. Eligible applications undergo independent technical review by the RIGHT Foundation’s Panel of Experts (POE). The Selection Committee (SC) then conducts an in-depth review, taking into consideration the POE reviews and comments, before making funding recommendations to the RIGHT Foundation Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD makes final funding decisions.
No. The RIGHT Foundation cannot accept any supplementary materials submitted with proposals other than soft copies of additional information requested in the proposal template.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application at each evaluation stage via the Grant Management System (GMS). Please note that the RIGHT Foundation does not generally provide detailed feedback or reasons for unsuccessful proposals but may do so at its discretion.
No. To maintain the integrity, independence, and fairness of the evaluation process, applicants must not communicate directly with individuals involved in the evaluation or funding decision process regarding their applications or the evaluation process. The RIGHT Foundation serves as the sole point of contact for all communications related to the RFP and application process.
Yes. Proposals that are not selected for funding may be resubmitted in future funding rounds. A resubmission should clearly describe how the proposal or partnership has been strengthened since the previous submission.
Each milestone should include predefined Go / No-go decision criteria that will be used to assess whether the milestone has been successfully completed and whether the project should proceed to the next phase of activities.
Funding and Budget
The RIGHT Foundation applies a stage-gate funding approach to its awards. Project and payout milestones are mutually agreed upon between the RIGHT Foundation and the applicant during grant negotiations and are finalized in the Grant Agreement.
For more information, please refer to the Grant Cost Guidance.
Budgets should be submitted in Korean Won (KRW, ₩), and grant payments will also be made in KRW.
The maximum budget per project depends on the applicable Request for Proposal (RFP). You will be required to provide a plan to secure full funding to complete the project, including co-funding of at least 50% of total project costs in case of applicants consisting of at least one for-profit entity. The funding amount will be determined based on the proposed activities and available funding.
For the PDA, the RIGHT Foundation will support up to 50% of the total project costs. Applicants must provide a plan to secure the remaining funding required to complete the project. The Co-funding requirement may be waived for applicant teams composed solely of academic institutions, government institutions, and/or other non-profit organizations.
Every country has different requirements for accepting foreign money and some countries require formal approval. It is up to the awardee institution to obtain any relevant approvals.
No. For the PDA, applications must be submitted by eligible organizations. The RIGHT Foundation does not provide grants directly to individuals.
A. No. The RIGHT Foundation only invests in R&D projects.
Indirect cost rates are subject to the following limitations:
- Government institutions, Other Private Foundations: 0%
- Universities, Academic Institutions: 10%
- Non-governmental organizations, Non-profit foundations, For-profit organizations: 15%
For more information, please refer to the Grant Cost Guidance.
In principle, VAT or GST that is refundable under applicable local law should not be included in the budget submitted to RIGHT Foundation. For more information, please refer to the Grant Cost Guidance.
No. The RIGHT Foundation does not provide funding for capital equipment or the establishment of research facilities.
Partnerships
Applicants should clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each project partner in relation to the proposed project activities. This information should be included in the proposal.
Executed contractual agreements between collaborating partners are not required as a condition for a funding decision. However, if successful implementation of the project depends on establishing specific partnerships before or during the project, execution of the relevant agreements may be included as project milestones in the Grant Agreement.
Intellectual Property
No. The RIGHT Foundation does not directly file for patents or take ownership of intellectual property rights arising from funded projects. The filing and ownership of such rights are determined among awardees and project participants in accordance with their agreements. Where necessary to achieve Global Access, the RIGHT Foundation may obtain license rights to relevant intellectual property. Please refer to the Global Access Policy for details.
“Global Access” means (i) all information and knowledge gained from grants, projects or other investments funded by the RIGHT Foundation (collectively “Projects”) should be promptly and broadly disseminated; and (ii) products, data and other innovations resulting from Projects should be made available and accessible in terms of price, quantity, quality and timeframe so as to benefit our intended beneficiaries. Read more about the Global Access policy here.
Additional Questions
Yes. Where appropriate, the RIGHT Foundation may publicly disclose or promote funded projects and related research activities and may invite awardees to participate in communication and public engagement activities, including highlighting or showcasing funded projects.
Questions related to the application can be directed to RFP@rightfoundation.kr. For technical questions related to the Grant Management System (GMS) or account creation, please contact itpm@rightfoundation.kr. Please follow the email subject line format specified in the applicable RFP Instructions.