The Korean government invites outstanding overseas researchers to Korea under the philosophy of “People Come First” to promote joint research activities and international cooperation with researchers in Korea.   ㅇ Brain Pool ( Quota for 2019 (Scheduled): Around 100) –  Application Submission Period  (1st) Dec.27, 2018 ~ Mar.5, 2019 18:00 (Korea Local Time) (2nd) Scheduled to be announced on May ~ June –  Eligibility Outstanding scientists in all fields of science and technology who have ‘more than five years of experience in R&D outside of Korea after obtaining a Ph.D’. –  Level of Funding  Personnel costs : KRW 3~17 Million per Month Invitation Expenses (Airfare, Moving expenses, child education subsidies, insurance premiums, etc. ) : Max. KRW 17.6 Million (Actual expenses) –  Program period: (Type 1) 6 to 12 months  (Type 2) 3 years (2 +1)   ㅇ Korea Research Fellowship (Quota for 2019 (Scheduled): Around 100) –  Application Submission Period  (1st) Feb. 1, 2019 ~ Apr. 12, 2019 18:00 (Korea Local Time) (2nd) Scheduled to be announced on June ~ July –  Eligibility Overseas post-doc researchers or Korean national post-doc researchers currently residing outside of Korea who have ‘obtained their doctoral degree within the past five years’ starting from May 31, 2019 –  Level of Funding  Personnel costs: Up to KRW 50 million per annum (actual expense) or around KRW 40 million per annum (actual expense) Living expenses: Up to KRW 12 million per annum (actual expense) Others(injury/disease insurance, relocation expenses, business travel expenses, conference fees within Korea, Korean language education fees etc.): Up to KRW 5 million per annum (actual expense) Subsidies for each host institution: KRW 5 million (flat amount) –  Program period: 3~5 years   More information:  (English)Brochure BrainPool (Guide & Application forms) Korea Research Fellowship (Guide & Application forms) Research Host Matching Service 2019