국가 연구시설장비의 효율적 관리를 위한 법제화 방안

As the increase of national R&D programs and budget investment so have research facilities and equipment also increased. However it is reported that research facilities and equipments tend to be left without being used or underutilized after a project comes to an end or when there are not sufficient technical engineers, which end up undermining effective budget expenditure. In this regard, it is highly necessary to secure R&D investment efficiency and to maximize the joint use of research facilities and equipments by establishing a systematical management system for national research facilities and equipments. Up to now Korean government has depended upon Basic S&T Law for regulating the management of research facilities and equipments. Basic S&T Law is general in nature and can not contain detailed guidelines for the management of research facilities and equipments. This is why a new law has been required. This paper aims at suggesting a model of regulation and law which is suitable for Korea situation. Related regulations and laws across governmental departments were thoroughly analyzed and criticized. Current trends among major developed countries were also surveyed in order to draw implications for a new model. Upon theses reviews, detailed format and contents of law were suggested. Especially some controversial expected issues were studied more deeply one by one. The result of this paper will contribute to enacting a new law for the efficient management of national research facilities and equipments.