The Korea Exchange (KRX) said on the 10th that it will launch the "2026 KRX Securities and Derivatives Academic Research Support Program" to sponsor basic research on securities and derivatives and to support the development of Korea's capital market.
The program will operate by inviting creative and practical research proposals related to the development of the securities and derivatives markets and providing academic research funding. Among the selected research projects, the exchange plans to award a separate outstanding paper prize to top papers.
This year's program begins with an announcement on the 10th and will accept applications until September 10. It will then proceed on a schedule that selects supported projects starting November 6.
Up to 11 papers are eligible for research funding. If a paper selected for support meets requirements such as publication in a major academic journal, it will receive academic research funding of up to 10 million won per paper.
Among the submitted papers, separate cash prizes will also be awarded to outstanding papers. One grand prize winner will receive 7 million won, two excellence prize winners will each receive 5 million won, and two encouragement prize winners will each receive 3 million won.
