Korea Foundation - Fellowships for Dissertation Field Research in Korea

Application for the Korea Foundation Fellowship for Field Research in Korea, supporting Korean studies and Korea-related research outside of Korea.

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DeadlineSeptember 8, 2025; Fellowship Period: January 1 to December 31, 2026

Award amountMonthly Stipend: KRW 2,300,000 (Type A), KRW 3,000,000 (Type B); Round-trip airfare (shortest distance economy flight) provided to fellows from DAC list countries; Entry Expenses: KRW 500,000 (Doctoral candidate), KRW 1,000,000 (Ph D holder), KRW 1,500,000 (Professor)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

2026 KF Fellowship for Field Research Application

Application for the Korea Foundation Fellowship for Field Research in Korea, supporting Korean studies and Korea-related research outside of Korea.

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Deadline

2025-09-01

Award amount

Monthly Stipend: KRW 2,300,000 (Type A), KRW 3,000,000 (Type B)

Eligibility

Scholars outside Korea conducting comparative or case studies in Korean studies.; Scholars in humanities or social sciences with Korea-related areas.; Doctoral candidates who have completed coursework and are writing dissertations.; Full-time lecturers or higher-level university faculty.; PhD holders engaged in research or professional fields.

Requirements

Application form; Curriculum vitae; Research proposal (5-10 pages); Proposal for cooperative research with a Korean scholar; Two letters of reference; Evidence of current employment or enrollment

Application materials

Application form; Curriculum vitae; Research proposal; Proposal for cooperative research with a Korean scholar; Letters of reference; Evidence of employment/enrollment

How to apply

Submit all applications via the KF Online Application Portal.; Ensure research can be conducted in Korean or English.; Korean nationals must have acquired citizenship or permanent residency outside Korea.; Upload scanned files in PDF format only.; Submit application and documents in English or Korean; provide translations if needed.

Important dates

Application Period: July 1 to September 1, 2025; Reference Submission Deadline: September 8, 2025; Notification of Results: December 2025; Fellowship Period: January 1 to December 31, 2026

Documents

FAQ - Field Research Fellowship.docx; Application Instructions for KF Field Research Fellowship.pdf

Contact

KF Help Desk (tech-support@kf.or.kr) for system errors.; Program Inquiries: fellow@kf.or.kr

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