Korean Research Fellowship (KRF) for Postdoctoral Researchers

National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

Amount: ₩4,000,000/month (stipend) + research expenses + settlement allowance
Deadline: May 31
Level: postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

Fellowship for excellent non-Korean postdoctoral researchers to conduct research at Korean universities and research institutions.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: non-Korean
  • GPA: N/A
  • Ph.D. holder within 5 years of degree acquisition
  • Secure a host researcher in Korea

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Research proposal
  • C.V.
  • Letter of acceptance from host institution/researcher

Timeline

Application opens in March. Selection in July-August. Results in September.

Tips

A highly competitive fellowship. Your research proposal should be innovative, and securing a strong host researcher is critical.