KOICA Scholarship Program — Doctoral Degree
KOICA's doctoral scholarship track offers 4 fully funded PhD programmes at Korean universities in strategic development sectors, targeting senior public officials and researchers from partner countries who aim to build advanced research capacity.
Popular Participating Universities
Seoul National University
KAIST
Yonsei University
Korea University
Pohang University of Science and TechnologyQuick info
Application status
Open · closes ~31 Jul 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip international airfare
- Accommodation support
- Settlement allowance
- Scholarship completion grant
- Health insurance coverage
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Same general eligibility as KOICA Master's (KOICA partner country, public sector, government nomination)
- - Must hold a recognized master's degree
- - Advanced professional background in the relevant field strongly preferred
- - Must satisfy doctoral admission requirements of the host Korean university
Who can apply
Public sector professionals from KOICA partner countries with a master's degree seeking doctoral-level expertise in agriculture, fisheries, AI/digital innovation, or infectious disease control at Korean universities.
Fields of study
Application window
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Same process as KOICA Master's Scholarship — contact local KOICA office or Korean Embassy
- 2Provide master's degree certificate in addition to standard documents
- 3Two-stage selection: KOICA overseas office → host university academic evaluation