Application Guide for SK/IBRE Research Grants

and International Conference Research Fee Scholarships

• For detailed guidelines on the "Graduate School of Business Research Scholarship Policy," please refer to the attached file below. 

1. Eligibility: Registered degree candidates 

2. Scholarship Amounts: 

1. SK Research Grant 

• Tier 1: 2 million KRW 

• Tier 2: 500,000 KRW 

2. IBRE Research Grant: 500,000 KRW 

3. International Academic Conference Scholarship: There is no limit on the number of applications, but funding is capped at KRW 2 million per year and limited to actual expenses only (airfare, accommodation, and registration fees).

   • Notes

     • (1) Airfare: - The departure and arrival locations and airports must be identical (layovers included).

     • (2) Accommodation: - Funding is based on the university's foreign travel allowance guidelines, with maximum daily rates varying by country and city, so please verify the details carefully. - Accommodation expenses are only covered up to one day before and after the conference period. 

3. Required Documents 

• One copy of the Application for International Academic Conference Paper Presentation Research Fund

  • Enter conference details in the Research Portal and specify the Research Achievement Number on the application 

• One copy of proof of research results entered in the Research Portal 

• One copy of the cover and abstract of the presented paper 

• One copy of the conference invitation or registration certificate indicating the applicant’s presenter status 

• One copy of the receipt (email screenshot) for conference registration fees  %For BK-participating graduate students, attach a copy of the International Academic Conference Participation Confirmation Form (attached) 

• One copy of the conference brochure 

• Proof of presentation (e.g., brochure showing the applicant’s name, presentation date/time, and paper title, screenshots if presented online, or presentation confirmation) 

• Airfare 

  •   One copy of the original boarding pass for departure and arrival. If the boarding pass is unavailable, a certificate of entry and exit can be submitted instead (available through Minwon24) 
  •   One copy of the e-ticket 
  •   One copy of the receipt/proof of expenditure 

• Accommodation 

  •   One copy of the receipt showing the name and dates of stay 
  •   One copy of the receipt/proof of expenditure 

• Registration Fee 

  •   One copy of the receipt that includes the student's name and the conference title 
  •   One copy of the receipt/proof of expenditure  

★ There is no specific deadline for submission of documents, but they must be submitted within the fiscal year (March of the current year to February of the following year) to be eligible for payment.

- ex) If you attended a conference in March 2025, you must submit documentation before February 2026

- Please be sure to apply with plenty of time, as it may take about 2 weeks to review your application > internal report > payment.

4. Payment Method Guide: 

1. For BK-participating graduate students: 

 - Airfare and registration fees must be paid using the BK research fund card (personal cards cannot be used as BK funding is provided by the government). 

 - BK funding can only be processed with the BK research fund card, so please coordinate airfare and registration fee payments with the general scholarship and BK staff member (Ms. Lee Ji-Yoon: 02-3290-5361). 

 - For accommodation, the fixed rate (refer to BK student allowance table) applies, and the amount will be transferred by the administrative office. 

2. For non-BK-participating graduate students: 

 - All expenses must be paid in cash. Receipts should be issued for expense documentation, not for tax deduction in the name of the university (Korea University Business Registration Number: 209-82-00433). 

 - If using a personal card is unavoidable, submit both the ‘Sales receipt’ and ‘personal card usage statement’ 

5. Additional Inquiries 

1)For BK-participating graduate students: 02-3290-5361 / jyl211101@korea.ac.kr 

2)For non-BK-participating graduate students: 02-3290-1365 / kubs_msphd@korea.ac.kr 

3) For Research Portal inquiries: 02-3290-5817 (Office hours 08:00-16:30)