KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

At present NRIs are placed in circumstances different from those during their initial years. Nuclear industries have matured, and many companies are now doing thier own development. Evolution in the public interest in nuclear power has influenced government policies on nuclear matters, and this in turn has affected NRIs. Scientists and technologists who joined NRIs several decades ago are reaching their retirement ages. R&D facilities are becoming due for replacement. NRIs have changed markedly under these new circumstances, and the question arises as to how htese changes may influence the ability to maintain important scientific and technological assets, e.g., R&D facilities and expertise, needed for future R&D in nuclear and other fields. Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Background and goals of this study 1.2 Scope of this study 1.3 methodology used and structure of the report Chapter 2. Past trends and the current state of nuclear research institutes 2.1 Creation of NRIs 2.2 Evolution of NRIs in the past 2.3 The current state of NRIs 2.4 Examples - Canada, France, Germany, japan and United Kingdom Chapter 3. Experiences in nuclear research institutes 3.1 External circumstances 3.2 Internal circumstances 3.3 Evolutions in NRIs Chapter 4. Benefits from NRIs Chapter 5. Projections for the future 5.1 Roles of NRIs in the future 5.2 Strategic choices 5.3 Expected circumstances and challenges Chapter 6. Summary and conclusions