Seoul National University (SNU) President Fellowship Program 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the prestigious SNU President Fellowship (SPF) Program Spring 2027 at Seoul National University. The fellowship is designed for outstanding teaching and instructional staff from developing countries who wish to pursue a PhD degree at one of Asia’s top-ranked universities. The program offers comprehensive financial support, including full tuition, monthly living expenses, airfare, health insurance, and Korean language training.

Fellowship Overview

• Host Institution: Seoul National University
• Program: SNU President Fellowship (SPF)
• Degree Level: PhD
• Location: Seoul
• Semester: Spring 2027
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Eligible Applicants: University teaching and instructional staff from developing countries without a PhD degree.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full tuition fee coverage for up to six semesters
• Monthly stipend of KRW 1.5–2.0 million for 3–4 years
• Round-trip economy-class airfare
• Korean language training support
• National Health Insurance coverage
• Childcare support (where applicable)
• Access to world-class research facilities and academic resources.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a teaching or instructional staff member at a major university in a developing country.
• Not hold a PhD degree.
• Hold a master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution.
• Be employed in teaching or academic research activities.
• Be eligible for admission as a new PhD student at SNU for Spring 2027.
• Be able to provide proof of current employment at a university.

Eligible Academic Positions

Examples include:

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Research Professor
• Lecturer
• Instructor
• Teaching Assistant
• Research Assistant

Equivalent academic positions may also be considered if applicants can demonstrate teaching or research responsibilities.

Required Documents

Applicants generally need to prepare:

• SNU admission application
• SNU President Fellowship application form
• Proof of employment
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
• Research proposal or study plan
• Recommendation letters
• Passport copy and other supporting documents required by the university.

Application Period

• Online Application Opens: 6 July 2026
• Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
• Applicants must apply through the SNU admissions system and select the scholarship application option during the admission process.

Why Apply?

The SNU President Fellowship is one of the most prestigious fully funded PhD opportunities in South Korea. It is specifically designed to strengthen higher education and research capacity in developing countries by supporting talented university faculty members. Fellows benefit from generous financial support, access to internationally recognized faculty, and the opportunity to conduct advanced research at Seoul National University.

This is an excellent opportunity for university lecturers, researchers, and academic staff from developing countries to pursue a fully funded PhD at one of Asia’s leading universities while building expertise that can contribute to the development of higher education in their home countries.