The Korea Foundation (KF, established in 1991) is a leading public diplomacy organization in Korea, promoting Korea and its culture to the world through a variety of international exchange activities, including academic, human, and cultural exchanges. We are pleased to announce the schedule for applications for the 2026 KF Support Programs as follows, and we look forward to your interest and participation.
1. Programs
Name | Application start date | Application deadline | |
1 | Support for Establishment of Professorship | 1.7.2025. | 10.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
2 | Support for Employment of Teaching Staff | 1.7.2025. | 10.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
3 | Scholarship for Graduate Studies | Varies according to academic and research schedules (refer to the attached document). | |
4 | Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research | ||
5 | Fellowship for Field Research | 1.7.2025. | 31.8.2025. (18:00 KST) |
6 | Support for Policy-Oriented Research | 1.7.2025. | 2.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
7 | Support for Next Generation Policy Experts Network | 1.7.2025. | 2.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
8 | Support for Overseas Museums | 1.7.2025. | 1.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
9 | Support for Establishment of Endowed Curatorship | Applications for this program may or may not be accepted in 2025. Please check the KF Application Portal (http://apply.kf.or.kr) in early July for further updates and notices. | |
10 | Global Arts(Exhibitions) | 1.7.2025. | 30.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
11 | Global Arts(Immersive Exhibitions) | 1.7.2025. | 30.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
12 | Support for Korean Studies e-Resources | 1.7.2025. | 30.9.2025. (18:00 KST) |
※ For detailed information regarding each project, please refer to the attached project guide and the relevant announcement within the KF Online Application System.
2. How to Apply : Please apply through the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr)
3. Contact Information : Contact manager for each programs (Refer to the attached program guide)