Advance Your Research Journey with the SNU Global EDGE Fellowship Fall 2025
The SNU Global EDGE Fellowship is part of the Brain Korea 21 Four BK21 FOUR Project and supports new doctoral students as well as integrated master’s-PhD students entering the doctoral stage in the 1st or 2nd semester of 2025 This program provides full tuition coverage and a generous monthly stipend to ensure scholars can dedicate themselves fully to research and academic growth Participation in BK21 Four Project activities is mandatory.
Program Details
PhD-level scholarship open to all disciplines Departments and research projects must be supported under the BK21 Four Project Scholarship duration up to 4 semesters equivalent to 2 academic years Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 and actively participate in BK21 Four Project research
Eligibility Criteria
New doctoral students admitted in the 1st or 2nd semester of 2025 or integrated master’s & doctoral students advancing to the doctoral stage in the same period Major in a department supported by the BK21 Four Project Actively engaged in BK21 Four Project research Must not receive other tuition waiver scholarships from a BK21 Four Research Project Open to applicants of all nationalities
Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage Monthly stipend of KRW 1,800,000 Funding for up to 4 semesters within the normative study period Access to world-class research facilities and participation in BK21 Four Project activities
Why Choose SNU Global EDGE Fellowship
Experience world-class research and academic excellence at South Korea’s top-ranked university Gain full financial support and a generous stipend Become part of the BK21 Four Project, a dynamic community dedicated to cutting-edge research and global collaboration Develop skills and networks that will empower your research career and international impact
Application Procedure
Prepare and submit completed application form academic transcripts and graduation certificates Recommendation letter from an SNU professor in the applicant’s department BK21 Four Project Participation Confirmation documents Submit applications to the college administration office which forwards them to the Office of International Affairs OIA Deadline for submission to OIA: October 14, 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and final results announced in October 2025