May 26, 2025, 11:12

Visiting Fellow Program – National Cancer Center Korea

The Visiting Fellow Program at NCC Korea supports international medical scientists and bioscientists with potential to become independent clinical or research investigators. The program promotes international exchange and collaboration in medical and biological sciences. Fellows may train in hospital or research settings based on their interest areas, with options for both sponsored and non-sponsored programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

Foreign citizenship
Medical license or equivalent qualification
Doctoral degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, or public health
English communication skills
Recommendation from the president/chief of the applicant’s institution

Fellowship Period:

Short-term: 30–89 days
Long-term: 90–365 days

Funding Details:

Sponsored Program: Available only for candidates from Low-Income and Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) according to World Bank classification; application period is January–August (for following year)
Non-sponsored Program: Open year-round
Participants must secure health insurance with coverage of at least USD 50,000

Clinical Participation Note:

Foreign doctors cannot practice medicine in Korea without approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Approval process requires a minimum 5-month commitment, including a 3-month preliminary education at NCC Korea and submission of a formal government recommendation

Application Requirements:

Official application form (with photo)
Manager’s recommendation (official form)
President/chief approval letter
Diplomas, licenses, employment certificates
Certificate of immunization (official form)
Copy of passport
Health/travel insurance proof
Additional documents such as publications (optional)

Deadline:

Sponsored Program: January–August (for next year’s cohort)
Non-sponsored Program: Accepted year-round

Further Information:

Website: NCC Korea Hospital Organization
Email: [email protected]

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