1. Overview
Recognizing its global social responsibility, Seoul National University launched the SNU President Fellowship to provide opportunities to faculty members of major universities in developing countries to pursue PhD degrees at SNU. This was created from the recognition that the main driver for national development of Korea has been its human capital and Korea is now responsible to share its experiences with other developing nations.

2. Details of the Award
A recipient of SPF will be awarded the following for the first three years of their program:
- Full tuition and fees
- KRW 24,000,000 yearly stipend (paid over 12 months)
- A round-trip airfare
- Korean language training
- Medical Insurance

3. Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must be BOTH:
- a faculty of major universities WITHOUT Ph.D. degree from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc.
- admitted and/or enrolled to SNU as Ph.D. student for the given semester.
Note: Selection priority will be given to faculty members from major universities in developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc.

4. Research Areas
Applicants can apply to pursue PhD in any research areas but selection priority will be given to applicants doing exceptional work in engineering, medicine, public health, agriculture, developmental studies, Korean studies and etc.

5. SPF Application Timeline for 2018 Spring Semester
- Please submit an application and other required documents by post or in person to the following address by  20 December  (Wed), 2017.

※ Address

Ms. Jisun Lee
Bldg.#39 - Rm.# 212, Office of International Affairs
College of Engineering, Seoul National University
08826, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, KOREA
※ Contact Information: jlee0820@snu.ac.kr

- Announcement of selected SPF Applicants: 15 January (Mon), 2018

6. Required Documents for SPF
a. SPF Spring 2018 Application Form (including study plan)
b. Certificate of Employment
c. Certificate of Graduation (Bachelor & Master)
d.      Recommendation Letter from the Dean of Affiliated College at SNU

7. Attachment
 SPF Spring 2018 Application Form