Application Guide for SK/IBRE Research Grants and International Academic Conference Scholarships for MS/PhD Students 

• 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  

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)