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KOSEF Ph.D. fellowship program

The Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) was established by law in May, 1977 for the purpose of playing a leading role in enhancing the nation's scientific and technological development through the cultivation of research, the promotion of science education and international cooperation with other countries.

In particular, KOSEF has emphasized international cooperation with other countries to accelerate the internationalization of Science & Technology. We feel confident that in the future the common prosperity of the world will be entirely dependent on Science & Technology cooperation.

In recognition of this prospect, KOSEF initiated the Post-doctoral Fellowships Program for Foreign Researchers in 1994. Its aim is based upon expanding Korea's scientific cooperation in response to increasingly diversified requests from home and abroad, particularly in the area of human resources.

Fellows are expected to take advantage of such opportunities as shared friendships and mutual exchange of ideas with Korean Scientists. It is felt that this can contribute to mutual understanding between countries in the future.

Purpose

The Post-doctoral Fellowships Program for Foreign Researchers is designed to provide promising young foreign researchers with opportunities to improve their knowledge and experience in fields of science and technology, while also conducting research activities in Korean universities and research laboratories.

Under the program, the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) grants fellowships to foreign researchers to carry out work/research as a staff member in an approved work program relevant to the field of his/her specialization under Korean advisors.

Eligible Countries

Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Poland, Vietnam. If there will be few applicants from Poland, Russian scientists may apply also.

Research Fields

Natural Science and Engineering

Duration and Commencement of Fellowship

  • Fellowships are awarded for a period of 6~12 months
  • Each fellowship must be begun between January 1~April 30, 2004

    Fellowship Institutions

  • Universities, University-affiliated research institutions in Korea
  • Government-supported research institutions in Korea
  • Private industry-affiliated research institutions in Korea

    Conditions of Award

    1. Qualifications of Applicants

    Applicants should :
  • hold a Ph.D. degree with some experiences in his/her field.
  • preferably be not more than 40 years of age.
  • be recommended by nominating authority(Annex 3), in accordance with the item 21 of the application form (Annex 1).
  • hold the invitation letter from Korean Advisor in order to be recommended by the nominating authority.
  • have a good command of spoken and written English (or Korean language)
  • be in good health, both physically and mentally so as not to interfere with carrying out research projects.

    2. Application Procedure and Screening
    1. Each applicant should submit his/her resume to MARKA of 21st century resume database. Mark 'Ph.D. fellowship' vacancy in application section.
    2. We find an interested institute in Korea and make contact between applicant and host researcher.
    3. Each applicant should hold an invitation letter from Korean host researcher.
    4. Each applicant must submit 1 signed copy of Application Form to Korean host researcher with the recommendation by nominating authority. (application form and address of nominating authority will be given to applicant after contacting host researcher).
    5. Korean host researchers should submit the application of the participants to KOSEF by September 30, 2003
    6. KOSEF will inform the applicants' Nominating Authorities and Korean host researcher by December 31, 2003 whether or not the applicants have been accepted.

    KOSEF provides the following allowances and expenses of Fellowship recipients:

    1. A living allowance of 1,300,000 Won(Korean currency unit) per month. It is about USD 1085/month.
    2. Overseas travel accident insurance for the grantee covering medical treatment during their stays in Korea in accordance with local insurance company policy. Any expenses for medical treatment not covered by the policy must be borne by grantees themselves.
    3. Round trip airplane tickets for fellows only (Tickets will be issued by KOSEF and sent to applicants by PTA)

    Regulations


    Fellows are required:
    1. not to change research title and proposed duration.
    2. to commence their research in Korea within 4 months after receiving acceptance mentioned in section 2.6. above.
    3. to abide by the rules and regulations of the training institutions or establishments with which fellows undertake to study.

    Pre-departure Instruction
    1. Selected candidates should make contact with Korean host researcher, and submit the necessary documents for applying for long-term(6-12months) VISA to Korean Embassy in candidates' country.
    2. Selected candidates should confer with their host researchers about travel details at least 3 weeks before coming to Korea,.
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