Call Launched for Europlanet – Korean Distinguished Scholar Invitation Programme  

The Korean Basic Science Institute (KBSI) is offering Europlanet members the opportunity to spend an extended period (10-15 months) in Korea to carry out a research project. A call is now open for applications to the Europlanet – Korean Distinguished Scholar Invitation Programme, which is funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea. The closing date for the call is 31 December 2025.

In order to qualify for the Europlanet – Korean Distinguished Scholar Invitation Programme, applicants should have a permanent position or be recently retired.

Applications will be evaluated through an independent peer review process. While the programme is designed to primarily support planetary science (and Earth sciences), applications from other research disciplines may also be considered based on innovation and potential scientific and technological impact.

This call will support visits starting in mid-2026. Depending on whether the opportunities are filled in the first round, a further call may be announced in the summer of 2026 for visits to take place in 2027.

Find out more about the programme, the facilities that will be accessible to participants, and the application process on the Call Page.