Distinguished Scholar at Yonsei University
The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award at Yonsei University enables senior U.S. faculty to teach and conduct collaborative research in Korea, fostering academic exchange and curriculum development.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters due
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend approx. KRW 8,500,000 (US $6,230); housing provided; travel, relocation, and dependent benefits available; award duration 4 or 10 months.
Summary: Supports senior U.S. faculty to teach and conduct research at Yonsei University in Korea, fostering academic collaboration and international exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must be full professors with tenure; U.S. citizenship required; individuals of Korean nationality are ineligible.
Description
The Distinguished Scholar Award at Yonsei University, administered by the Fulbright Scholar Program, enables senior U.S. academics to spend one or two semesters in Korea engaged in both teaching and research. The program is designed to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Korea, promote the internationalization of Korean higher education, and foster collaborative research and curriculum development. Scholars teach one course per semester (graduate or undergraduate, in English) and are expected to actively participate in the academic life of their host department, contribute to curriculum and faculty development, mentor students, and engage in cross-cultural academic activities.
