2025-26 KF Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research
The Korea Foundation Fellowship supports recent Ph.D. holders in Korea-related fields to conduct one year of full-time postdoctoral research and scholarly activities outside Korea.
Funder: Korea Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application) | September 2026 (reference letters)
Funding Amounts: One-year postdoctoral stipend; amount determined by proposal, region, and institutional circumstances; paid in three installments.
Summary: Supports recent Ph.D. holders in Korea-related fields to conduct full-time postdoctoral research outside Korea for one year.
Key Information: Applicants from North America, Europe, and Japan are not eligible for this cycle.
Description
The Korea Foundation Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research is designed to advance academic research in Korean studies by supporting emerging scholars who have recently obtained a Ph.D. in a Korea-related research topic. The program provides funding for one year of full-time research at a university or research institution outside of Korea. Fellows are expected to revise their doctoral dissertations, engage in Korea-related academic activities, and produce scholarly publications within three years after the fellowship ends. The fellowship aims to foster the global development of Korean studies and requires recipients to maintain communication with the Korea Foundation about their academic achievements.
