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 of Asia, Africa, South America etc. to pursue Ph.D. degrees at SNU. Based on the recognition that the main driver for national development of Korea has been its human capital, 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 fee for six semesters
- KRW 1,500,000~2,000,000 monthly stipend for 3~4 years
- A round-trip airfare (economy class based on GTS system)
- Korean language training (only evening class during semesters)
- Group Medical Insurance (only for an awardee)

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.
- newly admitted students to SNU as Ph.D. student for Spring 2020 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 Spring 2020 Semester
- Please submit an application and other required documents by post or in person to the following address by  November 22(Fri), 2019.

※ Address

Hyunjung Bae
Room #213, Building #39
1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
Office of Student Affairs, College of Engineering
Seoul National University

- Interview/Virtual Interview: Early December, 2019
- Announcement of selected SPF Applicants: December, 2019

6. Required Documents for SPF
a. SPF Spirng 2020 Application Form (including study plan)
b. Certificate of Employment (as a faculty member)
c. Video Link (Research and teaching Achievements, Study Plan, Goals after Graduation)
  - Students could submit video file using the specified method (Vimeo, Youtube)
  - Presentations are limited to 5 minuters and competitors exceeding 5 minutes are disqualified.
d.      Recommendation Letter from the Head of Affiliated Department at SNU
e.      Candidates with the Recommendation Letter from the Dean or President of your current university are given preference.

7. Attachment
 SPF Spring 2020 Application Form