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Samsung has explored opportunities to build research partnerships with academia and research institutions to create the future.

 

SAIT is actively engaged in the pursuit of open innovation to foster the discovery of new ideas and technological breakthroughs. To develop core technologies along our selected research directions, we have created research collaborations with external partners. Additionally, we have formed strong strategic relationships with global universities to tackle complex technical challenges and achieve outcomes that align with the strategic visions and objectives of both parties.


Samsung offers a specific collaboration platform for global universities: the Global Research Outreach (GRO) program. The GRO program is an annual call for proposals that invites the world’s leading universities to propose innovative research ideas that will be evaluated for their novelty and alignment with Samsung’s various research fields.

Samsung has explored opportunities to build research partnerships with academia and research institutions to create the future.

 

SAIT is actively engaged in the pursuit of open innovation to foster the discovery of new ideas and technological breakthroughs. To develop core technologies along our selected research directions, we have created research collaborations with external partners. Additionally, we have formed strong strategic relationships with global universities to tackle complex technical challenges and achieve outcomes that align with the strategic visions and objectives of both parties.


Samsung offers a specific collaboration platform for global universities: the Global Research Outreach (GRO) program. The GRO program is an annual call for proposals that invites the world’s leading universities to propose innovative research ideas that will be evaluated for their novelty and alignment with Samsung’s various research fields.

Samsung has explored opportunities to build research partnerships with academia and research institutions to create the future.

 

SAIT is actively engaged in the pursuit of open innovation to foster the discovery of new ideas and technological breakthroughs. To develop core technologies along our selected research directions, we have created research collaborations with external partners. Additionally, we have formed strong strategic relationships with global universities to tackle complex technical challenges and achieve outcomes that align with the strategic visions and objectives of both parties.


Samsung offers a specific collaboration platform for global universities: the Global Research Outreach (GRO) program. The GRO program is an annual call for proposals that invites the world’s leading universities to propose innovative research ideas that will be evaluated for their novelty and alignment with Samsung’s various research fields.

Overview Overview Overview

The SAMSUNG Global Research Outreach (GRO) Program is an important part of SAMSUNG’s growing academic research engagement and collaboration platforms.​
Since 2009, world-class university researchers have been invited annually to propose novel research ideas and work with our R&D teams to foster technological innovation. This has resulted in active collaborative relationships with over 150 leading universities worldwide.​
The selected GRO projects will be funded for one year. This project may be extended based on annual research outcomes and the necessity for further research partnerships, as determined by SAMSUNG. Joint research proposals from multiple universities are welcome and accepted.​
The GRO Program represents an opportunity for SAMSUNG and universities to build mutually beneficial research relationships, and we look forward to your participation.​

A PDF version of the 2025 GRO brochure is available below.

The SAMSUNG Global Research Outreach (GRO) Program is an important part of SAMSUNG’s growing academic research engagement and collaboration platforms.​
Since 2009, world-class university researchers have been invited annually to propose novel research ideas and work with our R&D teams to foster technological innovation. This has resulted in active collaborative relationships with over 150 leading universities worldwide.​
The selected GRO projects will be funded for one year. This project may be extended based on annual research outcomes and the necessity for further research partnerships, as determined by SAMSUNG. Joint research proposals from multiple universities are welcome and accepted.​
The GRO Program represents an opportunity for SAMSUNG and universities to build mutually beneficial research relationships, and we look forward to your participation.​

A PDF version of the 2025 GRO brochure is available below.

The SAMSUNG Global Research Outreach (GRO) Program is an important part of SAMSUNG’s growing academic research engagement and collaboration platforms.​
Since 2009, world-class university researchers have been invited annually to propose novel research ideas and work with our R&D teams to foster technological innovation. This has resulted in active collaborative relationships with over 150 leading universities worldwide.​
The selected GRO projects will be funded for one year. This project may be extended based on annual research outcomes and the necessity for further research partnerships, as determined by SAMSUNG. Joint research proposals from multiple universities are welcome and accepted.​
The GRO Program represents an opportunity for SAMSUNG and universities to build mutually beneficial research relationships, and we look forward to your participation.​

A PDF version of the 2025 GRO brochure is available below.


For more questions about the GRO Program, please contact us via the GRO email address that best matches your location.


For more questions about the GRO Program, please contact us via the GRO email address that best matches your location.


For more questions about the GRO Program, please contact us via the GRO email address that best matches your location.

Contact​ Us Contact​ Us Contact​ Us
America America America

gro.usa@samsung.com​

gro.usa@samsung.com​

gro.usa@samsung.com​

Europe Europe Europe

gro.europe@samsung.com​

gro.europe@samsung.com​

gro.europe@samsung.com​

Japan Japan Japan

gro.japan@samsung.com​

gro.japan@samsung.com​

gro.japan@samsung.com​

India India India

gro.asia@samsung.com​

gro.asia@samsung.com​

gro.asia@samsung.com​

Etc.​ Etc.​ Etc.​

grooffice@samsung.com​

grooffice@samsung.com​

grooffice@samsung.com​

GRO Program Process​ GRO Program Process​ GRO Program Process​

- Applicants must be university professors or researchers.​
- The applicant’s university must accept the GRO Research Agreement (RA) as part of the proposal submission process.​

- Applicants must be university professors or researchers.​
- The applicant’s university must accept the GRO Research Agreement (RA) as part of the proposal submission process.​

- Applicants must be university professors or researchers.​
- The applicant’s university must accept the GRO Research Agreement (RA) as part of the proposal submission process.​

* If the university would like to review the GRO RA before submission, a detailed GRO RA can be sent via email upon the request of an authorized official of the university.​
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GRO Open GRO Open GRO Open
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June ~ August
Abstract Proposal
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September
Candidates
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October
Full Proposal
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November
Recipients
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January
Project Kickoff Project Kickoff Project Kickoff
GRO Year Calendar​ GRO Year Calendar​ GRO Year Calendar​
2025 2025 2025
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GRO Theme Open​ GRO Theme Open​ GRO Theme Open​
2025 2025 2025
06-08 06-08 06-08
Proposal Submission (June 23 – August 29, 09:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time, UTC+9) Proposal Submission (June 23 – August 29, 09:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time, UTC+9) Proposal Submission (June 23 – August 29, 09:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)

Applicants shall submit a abstract proposal. (3 pages or less)
All documents are only accepted via the GRO submission website prior to the deadline. After the deadline,​ applicants will not be able to submit, amend, or modify their proposals.

Applicants shall submit a abstract proposal. (3 pages or less)
All documents are only accepted via the GRO submission website prior to the deadline. After the deadline,​ applicants will not be able to submit, amend, or modify their proposals.

Applicants shall submit a abstract proposal. (3 pages or less)
All documents are only accepted via the GRO submission website prior to the deadline. After the deadline,​ applicants will not be able to submit, amend, or modify their proposals.

2025 2025 2025
09 09 09
Proposal Screening and Candidates Announcement Proposal Screening and Candidates Announcement Proposal Screening and Candidates Announcement

SAMSUNG Technology Board members review all the submitted proposals in accordance with the GRO evaluation criteria as follows:​

  • The innovativeness of the research​
  • The potential societal and/or business impact expected from the development, dissemination, and use of the project results​
  • The feasibility of the research with respect to the planned time, objectives, intended results and resources available
  • The research competencies of the principal investigator in the relevant field(s)​


All applicants will be informed of the results via email in September.​
We do not provide individual feedback on proposals that are not selected for funding.​

 

SAMSUNG Technology Board members review all the submitted proposals in accordance with the GRO evaluation criteria as follows:​

  • The innovativeness of the research​
  • The potential societal and/or business impact expected from the development, dissemination, and use of the project results​
  • The feasibility of the research with respect to the planned time, objectives, intended results and resources available
  • The research competencies of the principal investigator in the relevant field(s)​


All applicants will be informed of the results via email in September.​
We do not provide individual feedback on proposals that are not selected for funding.​

 

SAMSUNG Technology Board members review all the submitted proposals in accordance with the GRO evaluation criteria as follows:​

  • The innovativeness of the research​
  • The potential societal and/or business impact expected from the development, dissemination, and use of the project results​
  • The feasibility of the research with respect to the planned time, objectives, intended results and resources available
  • The research competencies of the principal investigator in the relevant field(s)​


All applicants will be informed of the results via email in September.​
We do not provide individual feedback on proposals that are not selected for funding.​

 

2025 2025 2025
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Full Proposal Submission and Interview Full Proposal Submission and Interview Full Proposal Submission and Interview

Up to two candidates are selected for each subtheme, and we may provide Samsung’s research direction and interest. Candidates shall submit a full proposal and an RA acceptance letter, and the final recipients will be selected through a video interview in October.

Up to two candidates are selected for each subtheme, and we may provide Samsung’s research direction and interest. Candidates shall submit a full proposal and an RA acceptance letter, and the final recipients will be selected through a video interview in October.

Up to two candidates are selected for each subtheme, and we may provide Samsung’s research direction and interest. Candidates shall submit a full proposal and an RA acceptance letter, and the final recipients will be selected through a video interview in October.

2025 2025 2025
11 11 11
Announcement of the Recipients​ Announcement of the Recipients​ Announcement of the Recipients​

The final Recipients will be announced via email in November.​

The final Recipients will be announced via email in November.​

The final Recipients will be announced via email in November.​

2026 2026 2026
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GRO Project Starts GRO Project Starts GRO Project Starts

Samsung recommends that projects begin in January 2026. If the contract cannot be completed by March 2026, the project may be dropped.

Samsung recommends that projects begin in January 2026. If the contract cannot be completed by March 2026, the project may be dropped.

Samsung recommends that projects begin in January 2026. If the contract cannot be completed by March 2026, the project may be dropped.

 

  • Confidential and Proprietary Information​


  • Participants shall ensure that no confidential or proprietary information is included in the submitted proposals. SAMSUNG will treat all the information submitted in the proposals as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Under the GRO Program, submitted proposals will be reviewed by SAMSUNG personnel, including SAMSUNG researchers familiar with the information provided by the university researcher in the project proposal. During the evaluation process, SAMSUNG cannot maintain the confidentiality of any information outlined in the proposals. Accordingly, SAMSUNG does not require nor desire any information that may be deemed confidential by the university researcher or university.​

 

  • Confidential and Proprietary Information​


  • Participants shall ensure that no confidential or proprietary information is included in the submitted proposals. SAMSUNG will treat all the information submitted in the proposals as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Under the GRO Program, submitted proposals will be reviewed by SAMSUNG personnel, including SAMSUNG researchers familiar with the information provided by the university researcher in the project proposal. During the evaluation process, SAMSUNG cannot maintain the confidentiality of any information outlined in the proposals. Accordingly, SAMSUNG does not require nor desire any information that may be deemed confidential by the university researcher or university.​

 

  • Confidential and Proprietary Information​


  • Participants shall ensure that no confidential or proprietary information is included in the submitted proposals. SAMSUNG will treat all the information submitted in the proposals as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Under the GRO Program, submitted proposals will be reviewed by SAMSUNG personnel, including SAMSUNG researchers familiar with the information provided by the university researcher in the project proposal. During the evaluation process, SAMSUNG cannot maintain the confidentiality of any information outlined in the proposals. Accordingly, SAMSUNG does not require nor desire any information that may be deemed confidential by the university researcher or university.​
2025 GRO Timeline​ 2025 GRO Timeline​ 2025 GRO Timeline​
Web Submission Starts:​ Web Submission Starts:​ Web Submission Starts:​

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Submission Deadline:​ Submission Deadline:​ Submission Deadline:​

August 29, 2025 09:00 A.M. (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)​

August 29, 2025 09:00 A.M. (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)​

August 29, 2025 09:00 A.M. (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)​

Final Results Announcement (via email):​ Final Results Announcement (via email):​ Final Results Announcement (via email):​

November, 2025

November, 2025

November, 2025

The application period for the Samsung GRO 2025 program has closed.

The application period for the Samsung GRO 2025 program has closed.

The application period for the Samsung GRO 2025 program has closed.

Submission Submission Submission

Applicants shall submit the following document.​

Applicants shall submit the following document.​

Applicants shall submit the following document.​

- Research Proposal - Research Proposal - Research Proposal

Proposal Guide & Format

Proposal Guide & Format

Proposal Guide & Format

Research Themes Research Themes Research Themes

2025 GRO Program is seeking proposals in Six(6) research themes.
Details are described in the description documents and other themes are also welcome. ​

2025 GRO Program is seeking proposals in Six(6) research themes.
Details are described in the description documents and other themes are also welcome. ​

2025 GRO Program is seeking proposals in Six(6) research themes.
Details are described in the description documents and other themes are also welcome. ​

System Semiconductor Design with Agentic AI

System Semiconductor Design with Agentic AI

System Semiconductor Design with Agentic AI

Chiplet-Based Designs for Next Generation AI

Chiplet-Based Designs for Next Generation AI

Chiplet-Based Designs for Next Generation AI

Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing

Semiconductor Bio-Interface and System

Semiconductor Bio-Interface and System

Semiconductor Bio-Interface and System

Memory-Centric Autonomous Agent Computing

Memory-Centric Autonomous Agent Computing

Memory-Centric Autonomous Agent Computing

Multi-Agent AI System for Self-Improving Materials Discovery

Multi-Agent AI System for Self-Improving Materials Discovery

Multi-Agent AI System for Self-Improving Materials Discovery

New Heterogeneous Integration Materials

New Heterogeneous Integration Materials

New Heterogeneous Integration Materials

New Functional Electronic Materials

New Functional Electronic Materials

New Functional Electronic Materials

ML Based Semiconductor Process Signal Analysis

ML Based Semiconductor Process Signal Analysis

ML Based Semiconductor Process Signal Analysis

Next Generation 3D Integration Imaging Analysis

Next Generation 3D Integration Imaging Analysis

Next Generation 3D Integration Imaging Analysis

Computational Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

Adaptive Catalysts for Environmental Applications

Adaptive Catalysts for Environmental Applications

Adaptive Catalysts for Environmental Applications

Green Catalysis and Synthesis

Green Catalysis and Synthesis

Green Catalysis and Synthesis

Industrial Gas Treatment (De-NOx System)

Industrial Gas Treatment (De-NOx System)

Industrial Gas Treatment (De-NOx System)

Sustainable Energy Management System

Sustainable Energy Management System

Sustainable Energy Management System