Stipend to support postdoctoral research, amount determined by screening committee and region.
Eligibility
PhD obtained within the past five years or PhD candidates scheduled to receive degree before fellowship start.; Not awarded a university position equivalent to or exceeding full-time lecturer, or senior researcher position.; Hold citizenship or permanent residency status in a country outside of Korea.; Korean citizens must have permanent residency outside Korea as of January 2025.
Requirements
Online application; Supplemental documents: Research proposal, Curriculum vitae, Copies of letters to affiliated institutions, Copy of acceptance letter (if available), Details about doctoral...
Application materials
Online application form; Research proposal; Curriculum vitae; Letters to affiliated institutions; Acceptance letter from affiliated institution (if available); Doctoral dissertation details
How to apply
Sign in to the portal as an individual member.; Submit online application form by clicking the 'Apply' button.; Use the 'Temporary Save' button frequently.; Application and documents can be in Korean or English; translations required if in another language.
Important dates
Application Submission Period: January 6 to February 10, 2025; Reference Letter Submission Deadline: February 12, 2025; Notification of Results: Late March or early April, 2025
Documents
FAQs for KF Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research.pdf
Contact
About the program: scholarship@kf.or.kr; About systematic errors: tech-support@kf.or.kr
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