Scientist Invitation Program
to Korea 2025
Scientist Invitation Program
to Korea 2025
Overview
Overview of Scientist Invitation Program to Korea 2025
Background
  • The Scientist Exchange Initiative, proposed by Korea, emphasizes that facilitating cross-border exchanges will help scientists to address a wide range of global challenges that hinder sustainable and inclusive growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The Initiative also highlights building scientific capacity, providing an enabling environment for innovation and enhancing regional science and technology connectivity. As a part of the Scientist Exchange Initiative, the Scientist Invitation Program aims at promoting active exchanges and strengthening research networks among scientists in the Asia-Pacific region.
Objective
  • The "Scientist Invitation Program to Korea 2025" promotes active exchanges and expansion of research networks among scientists in the Asia-Pacific region through a specialized training program for scientists invited from member economies. The Program will also provide streamlined and convenient visa issuance, along with fast-track entry and exit procedures at a port of entry, which will be evaluated for effectiveness.
Programs in brief
  • -Eligible participant: Ph.D. or Master’s degree holders (with at least 3 years of research experience)
  • -Fields of training: Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science and Life Science
  • -Programs: Two track-specific programs for invited scientists
Track Duration Fields Number of Trainees Number of Recruits Application
Deadline
Under 90 days
Training Program		 July 1 - September 26 Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Life Science 21 Three scientists from each economy within the specified fields May 2, 2025
10 days
Capacity Building
Program		 May 26 - June 6 Physics 21 Three scientists from each economy April 18, 2025
June 16 - June 27 Chemistry 21 Three scientists from each economy May 2, 2025
July 14 - July 25 Earth Science & Life Science 21 Three scientists from each economy within the specified fields May 2, 2025
* Please note that the schedule is subject to change
Financial Support 
  • The program will cover the costs of round-trip airfare (economy class), living expenses and other necessary costs.
  • For more detailed information, please refer to the attached introduction materials for 'Track 1' and 'Track 2'.