PhD Candidates Scholarship Guidelines for spring semester of 2025

Starting from the 2025 Spring Semester, the Doctoral Candidate Advancement Scholarship has been newly established. Please review the details thoroughly and submit your application within the designated deadline.

1. Application Period: 6th Jan (Mon) ~ 10th (Fri) KST 17:00

2. Application Qualifications

1) Full-time completed research students in the KUBS PhD and integrated MS/PhD programs

2) Not enrolled in employment insurance under the national 4 major social security system 

3. Application Process

1) A discussion with and approval from your supervising professor is required.

2) Submit the required documents to the administrative office or via email.

    - Submit to Room 103, KUBS Main Building / kubs_msphd@korea.ac.kr

    - The signature of the recommending professor on the application form must be provided by the supervising professor you will collaborate with, not your academic advisor.

4. Required Documents

1) Scholarship Application Form

2) Certificate of 4 Major Social Security Status (4대 사회보험 가입내역 확인서)

    - Submit in the first week of the semester

    - Obtain at the website of Social Insurance Information System (www.4insure.or.kr)

5. Amount: KRW 400,000 per month for 6 months

6. Inquiries: 02-3290-1365 / kubs_msphd@korea.ac.kr