If you are an early-career scientist interested in polar research, applications are now open for the 2025 Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) Fellowship Program. This program provides a unique opportunity for researchers to collaborate with KOPRI scientists and gain access to state-of-the-art facilities in Korea. The fellowship aims to foster international collaboration in polar science by inviting researchers from eligible countries to participate in an institute visiting program.
Fellowship Summary
Location: Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Republic of Korea
Host Institution: Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI)
Fellowship Type: Short Stay
Target Group: Early career scientists from Asia (for the Asia Fellowship) and from Chile or New Zealand (for the Antarctic Fellowship)
Academic Level: Scientists currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program or within five years of completing a master's or doctoral degree (2020-2024)
Research Fields: Polar research
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: Up to 3 months
Application Deadline: March 27, 2025
Start Date: To be determined in consultation with the cooperating KOPRI scientist
Fellowship Overview
The KOPRI Fellowship Program 2025 consists of two categories: the Asia Fellowship and the Antarctic Fellowship. The program invites researchers to participate in the Institute Visiting Program, where fellows are provided office space and/or laboratory access within KOPRI facilities. The start date and specific research activities will be determined through discussions with KOPRI scientists.
Fellowship Benefits and Coverage
Travel support: Round-trip airfare covered
Living expenses: Covered by the program
Accommodation: Provided within KOPRI facilities
Research infrastructure: Access to KOPRI laboratories and office space
Networking: Collaboration opportunities with KOPRI researchers and potential exposure to international polar research projects
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Level: Applicants must be early-career scientists (either currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program or within five years of completing their degree)
For the Asia Fellowship: Applicants must be from an Asian country
For the Antarctic Fellowship: Applicants must be from Chile or New Zealand
Endorsement: Each applicant must have the support of a KOPRI scientist
Additional requirements: In the case of the Antarctic Fellowship, additional recommendations from the Korea-New Zealand Antarctic Cooperation Centre or the Korea-Chile Antarctic Cooperation Centre are preferred but not mandatory
Application Procedure
Prospective applicants must contact a KOPRI scientist to discuss their research proposal before applying. If an applicant has difficulty identifying a suitable research partner, KOPRI’s Office of Global Cooperation can provide assistance. For details, refer to this PDF Document.
Required Documents:
Completed application form
Research proposal
Home institute agreement
Letter of recommendation
Additional letters of recommendation for the Antarctic Fellowship (preferred but not mandatory)
Applications must be submitted via email to [fellowship@kopri.re.kr] by March 27, 2025.
Additional Information
Awardees will be announced in April 2025 via email
Fellows are required to submit monthly reports and a final report upon completion of the program
The program follows Korean government guidelines on international travel, so operational details may be subject to change
📂 Resources & Details
For further details, download the Call for Applications PDF and visit KOPRI website or contact the Office of Global Cooperation at [fellowship@kopri.re.kr].
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