1. Overview
Recognizing its global social responsibility, Seoul National University launched the SNU President Fellowship to provide opportunities to faculty members of major universities in developing countries to pursue PhD degrees at SNU. This was created from the recognition that the main driver for national development of Korea has been its human capital and Korea is now responsible to share its experiences with other developing nations.
2. Fellowship Details
SNU will award three-year fellowships consisting of:
○ Full tuition and fees
○ KRW 24,000,000 yearly stipend (paid over 12 months)
○ Round-trip airfare
○ Korean language training
○ Medical Insurance
3. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants much meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the SNU President Fellowship:
○ Faculty and staff of major universities in developing countries WITHOUT PhD degree
○ He or She must be admitted to SNU as Ph. D Student for spring 2017.
※ Note: Selection priority will be given to the faculty members from major universities in developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc.
4. Research Areas
Applicants can apply to pursue PhD in any research areas but selection priority will be given to applicants doing exceptional work in engineering, medicine, public health, agriculture, developmental studies, Korean studies and etc.
5. SPF Application Timeline for 2017 Spring Semester
○ Application Deadline: 26 December (Mon.), 2016
Please submit the application form and other required documents by post or in person to the GSIS administration office (140-1 bldg., #302).
※ Address
: 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (08826)
Administration Office at Graduate School of International Studies (140-1 bldg., #302), Seoul National University
SPF Scholarship Coordinator
○ Announcement of selected SPF Applicants: 9 January (Mon.), 2017
As a final step, the SPF Committee will screen the applications and select the SPF applicants.
6. Required Documents for SPF
○ SPF Spring 2017 Application Form (including study plan)
○ Certificate of Employment
○ Certificate of Graduation (Bachelor & Master)
○ Recommendation Letter from the Dean of Affiliated College at SNU
7. For Further Information and Enquiries
○ Graduate School of International Studies(국제대학원) : gsisadmin@snu.ac.kr, +82-2-880-8505
○ Office of International Affairs(국제협력본부): hongrikim@snu.ac.kr, +82-2-880-8638 (Ms. Hong Ri Kim)
※ Attachment: SPF Spring 2017 Application Form