U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative
Forecasted
U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative supports U.S. academics and professionals in STEM research, professional projects, and teaching in South Korea to advance educational exchange and mutual understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: KRW 4,700,000 monthly for 3–10 months, plus airfare, supplementary benefits, and eligible dependent support
Summary: Supports U.S. academics and professionals pursuing distinctive STEM research, professional projects, or teaching/research in South Korea.
Key Information: A Korean host invitation is required; Korean nationals, permanent residents, and applicants residing in Korea are ineligible.
Description
The U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative offers Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for projects in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Established in April 2023 to commemorate the alliance’s 70th anniversary, the jointly funded initiative supports educational exchange between the United States and South Korea. Projects must demonstrate a particular focus on Korea or a comparative focus and be achievable within the proposed award period.
Supported activities include independently chosen or host-designated research, professional projects, undergraduate and graduate teaching combined with research, student mentoring, and faculty, curriculum, or program development. The award also advances Fulbright’s mission of international understanding and cooperation. Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and engage with their host communities alongside their principal projects.
