Seoul National University · South Korea
Seoul National University President Fellowship (SPF)
Flagship SNU fellowship for university faculty from developing countries who do not yet hold a PhD.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationSouth Korea
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Faculty members from major universities in developing countries; priority given across Asia, Africa and South America
Minimum qualification Newly admitted SNU PhD student and faculty member of a major university without a PhD
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Master's/equivalent and academic background required by selected SNU PhD programme
Eligible fields of study SNU doctoral fields for which applicant is admitted
Work experience Applicant must be a faculty member at a major university in a developing country
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language SNU doctoral programme requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full tuition exemption for up to six semesters
Stipend KRW 1,500,000–2,000,000 per month for 3–4 years
Travel support One round-trip economy airfare
Insurance National Health Insurance fee reimbursement
Other benefits Korean-language evening training during regular semesters
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Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
Applications are submitted during each SNU international graduate admission period; exact next deadline depends on admission semester.
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