2026 Science and Technology R&D Substitute Workforce Utilization Support Program 3rd Recruitment Announcement

Funding for hiring replacement personnel (Track 1) or interns/PhD researchers (Track 2) to cover salary and training costs.

Open to research institutions and businesses in science and technology fields with employees on leave or reduced hours due to childcare. Applicants must meet specific criteria based on track (Track 1: Replacement personnel for employees on leave; Track 2: Interns or PhD researchers for childcare-supporting researchers).

• Application form
• Graduation certificate
• Employment insurance history
• Proof of participation in government-funded job programs
• Proof of leave or reduced hours (for Track 1)
• Proof of childcare status (for Track 2)

1. 1Submit application online via WBRIDGE website (www.wbridge.or.kr) or email to regional offices.
2. 2Prepare and submit required documents including application form, graduation certificate, employment insurance history, and proof of participation in government-funded job programs.
3. 3Wait for evaluation results and confirmation of selection.
4. 4Sign agreement and receive funding upon selection.