As a government affiliated research institute under the MSIT (Ministry of Science and ICT), KISTEP has been the leading institute in providing future vision and strategies, as well as promoting technology innovation by supporting the full cycle of Korea’s national R&D system, including S&T planning, budget allocation and coordination, and R&D evaluation. 6 Major functions of KISTEP are · Foresight and Future Strategy for S&T · S&T Policy Planning and Coordination · Budget Allocation & Coordination of Government R&D Programs · Evaluation of Government R&D Program Performance · Feasibility Study on Government R&D Programs · Global Cooperation & Collaboration KISTEP researchers come from diverse backgrounds such as natural sciences, engineering, humanities, law, economics and public administration. With their collaborative efforts, KISTEP contributes to setting the course and devising strategies for Korea's national S&T and R&D.