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 of Asia to pursue Ph.D. degrees at SNU. Based on the recognition that the main driver for national development of Korea has been its human capital, Korea is now responsible to share its experiences with other developing nations.

2. Details of the Award

A recipient of SPF will be awarded the following for the first three years of their program:

 Full tuition fees

 KRW 24,000,000 yearly stipend (paid over 12 months)   

A round-trip airfare

 Korean language training 

 Medical Insurance

3. Eligibility

An applicant must be BOTH:

  a faculty of major universities WITHOUT Ph.D. degree from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc. admitted and/or enrolled to SNU as Ph.D. student for the given semester

Selection priority will be given to faculty members from major universities in developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc.