Nepali Scientist Professor Thakur Dhakal Receives Research Grant Equivalent to Over 24 Million NPR in South Korea
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- Professor Thakur Dhakal, working in South Korea, has secured a research grant worth approximately 24 million Nepalese Rupees for climate change studies from 2026 to 2029.
- The project will be conducted under Yeungnam University Research Institute in South Korea with Dhakal serving as the principal investigator.
- Dhakal expressed gratitude on social media and called for expanded international research collaboration and networking.
Kathmandu. Nepali scientist Professor Thakur Dhakal, currently based in South Korea, has been awarded an international research grant amounting to nearly 24.5 million Nepalese Rupees.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Korea has decided to provide financial support for a three-year project from 2026 to 2029 focused on climate change, global warming, and eco-regime studies. The total project budget is approximately 24 million NPR.
This research will be conducted under the Yeungnam University Research Institute in South Korea, with Professor Dhakal leading the project as principal investigator. The project duration is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2029.
Receiving such a significant grant through an international competitive process is considered a major achievement for a Nepali scientist. It holds particular significance due to its focus on research in the globally critical area of climate change.
Dhakal publicly shared his success on social media, expressing gratitude to supporting colleagues, research partners, and institutions. He also urged for expanded international research cooperation and network building.
Having a Nepali scientist’s proposal selected in a research-driven country like South Korea is not only a personal milestone but also a matter of pride for the Nepali intellectual community. This project is expected to create new opportunities for research and development while boosting the international presence of Nepali researchers.
The project is anticipated to generate new knowledge in environmental protection, climate risk, and eco-regime studies, marking another critical step in enhancing the international recognition of Nepali scientists.
