Program Overview

Introduction to the Yonsei University Frontier Fellowship

The Yonsei University Frontier Fellowship is a program designed for postdoctoral researchers, aiming to accomplish the purposes of the Yonsei Frontier Lab, including the globalization of research and education, increase in research achievement, and enhancement of international recognition.

Purpose

The primary objectives of the fellowship are:

• To strengthen Yonsei's competitiveness in academic research by recruiting outstanding post-doctoral researchers who can immediately contribute to research results.
• To achieve the Yonsei Frontier Lab's purposes, such as new globalization of research and education, increase in research achievement, and enhancement of international recognition.

Eligibility and Conditions for Funding

Applicable Disciplines

The fellowship is open to applicants in the following fields:

• Science and Engineering fields
• Humanities and Social Science fields in Sinchon/International Campus

Eligibility Requirements

The criteria for applicants include:

• Academic achievements
• Criteria for Sponsoring Faculty
• Other relevant qualifications

Preference

Preference will be given to applicants who have applied for the "Outstanding Overseas Scientist Invitation Program Plus (Brain Pool+)" of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).

Note

Post-doc researchers who are receiving support from certain programs, such as BK21+, General Researcher Support Program Research Fellow, Academic Next Generation Cultivation Program (Post-Doc domestic training, part-time instructor support, academic research professor), and Overseas Outstanding New and Rising Researcher Invitation Program, are not eligible to apply.

Funding and Period of Support

Award Amount

The minimum post-doc annual stipend is 52 million won.

Funding Period

The funding period is 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year.

Application Procedure and Required Documents

Application Open

The call for application opens twice a year.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the application form and all required documents via official channels.

Required Documents

The required documents include:

• Application Form
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of commitment
• Research Plan
• Research Achievements

Selection and Evaluation Process

Evaluation Steps

The evaluation process consists of two steps:

• 1st step of evaluation: Requirement pre-screening
• 2nd step of evaluation: Comprehensive evaluation

Notification of Decision

Applicants will be notified of the decision via email after the evaluation process.

Payment and Administration

YFL Funding and Faculty Matching

YFL funding and faculty matching are provided every month, from the Yonsei University Industry Foundation as the wage income.

Retirement Allowance

If a full year of employment is completed, the remaining 1/13 will be granted as retirement allowance.