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:
BrainPool (Guide & Application forms)
Korea Research Fellowship (Guide & Application forms)
Research Host Matching Service 2019
