Brain Korea 21 phase II: a new evaluation model

Introduction -- Implications of phase I program evaluations for phase II evaluations -- A logic model for evaluating BK21 -- Quantitative model to assess BK21 program outcomes -- Metrics and measurement for program evaluation -- Database design to support BK21 program evaluation and measurement -- Future development of BK21 and University research in Korea -- Conclusions -- Appendix A: Performance evaluation metrics used in previous evaluations of phase I -- Appendix B: Interview guides for representatives of participants, policymakers, and users related to the University research and education system -- Appendix C: Selection criteria for applied science research groups: phase II -- Appendix D: Table with lagged outcomes -- Appendix E: Research data series -- Appendix F: Education data series -- Appendix G: Industry data series -- Appendix H: General data series

The Brain Korea 21 Program (BK21), which seeks to make Korean research universities globally competitive and to produce more high-quality researchers in Korea, provides funding to graduate students and professors who belong to research groups at top universities. The authors develop quantitative and qualitative models to evaluate how well BK21 is fulfilling its goals and make suggestions for further stimulating Korean university research