SNU President Fellowship Program Spring 2027 at Seoul National University

The SNU President Fellowship Program spring 2027 is a scholarship programme for teaching and instructional staff members of universities in developing countries who want to pursue Ph.D. degrees at Seoul National University. Applicants must submit the online SPF application during the admission application period from July 6th (Mon.), 2026 to July 9th (Thurs.), 2026.

Quick Overview

Programme: SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
Opportunity Type: Scholarship programme
Host Institution: Seoul National University
Country: Korea
Location: Seoul National University, Seoul
Study Level: Ph.D. degree
Semester: Spring 2027
Application Period: July 6th (Mon.), 2026 ~ July 9th (Thurs.), 2026

About the SNU President Fellowship Program

The SNU President Fellowship Program is launched to provide opportunities for teaching and instructional staff members of universities in developing countries to pursue Ph.D. degrees at Seoul National University.

According to SNU, the programme is one of its most prestigious scholarship programmes. It is designed for applicants who do not already hold a Ph.D. degree and who meet the stated academic and employment requirements.

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Benefits and Financial Coverage

Selected recipients of the SNU President Fellowship Program receive several forms of scholarship support.

The scholarship benefits include:

✓ Full tuition fee for six semesters
✓ KRW 1,500,000~2,000,000 monthly stipend for 3~4 years
✓ Round-trip airfare, economy class based on the GTS system
✓ Korean language training, only evening class during regular semesters
✓ National health insurance coverage
✓ Child care support

The amount of national health insurance coverage and child care support can differ depending on the recipient’s situation.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements stated by Seoul National University.

Eligible applicants must be:

• A teaching or instructional staff member of a major university in a developing country without a Ph.D. degree.
• A holder of a master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A newly admitted student to SNU as a Ph.D. student for the spring 2027 semester.

SNU recognizes applicants as teaching or instructional staff members if they meet at least one of the following conditions:

• The applicant is employed to teach an academic course or conduct academic research.
• The applicant is an expected master’s degree holder who has been employed for at least six months to teach an academic course or conduct academic research.

Applicants must also be able to prove that they are currently employed at a university in one of the following positions:

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

SNU notes that other positions or ranks may be recognized as equivalent if the applicant’s certificate shows that they qualify under the stated teaching or research conditions.

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Application Process

Applicants must submit the online SPF application through the SNU Office of Admissions website during the admission application period.

During the admission application, applicants must check the “Application for Scholarship” check box. This is listed as a required note in the official announcement.

SNU also asks applicants to download the attached guidelines and application forms for detailed application instructions.

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Important Dates

The admission application period for the SNU President Fellowship Program spring 2027 is:

• July 6th (Mon.), 2026 ~ July 9th (Thurs.), 2026

Applicants should complete the online SPF application within this designated period.

Inquiries

For questions, applicants may contact the Office of Global Affairs at Seoul National University.

Office of Global Affairs
Bldg. #152, 2nd Floor, Administration Office
Seoul National University
1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea

Tel: +82-2-880-2519
Email: intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Official Link

Read the official announcement carefully and follow the stated application instructions.

Read the Official SNU President Fellowship Program Announcement