Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyBusiness, Social Sciences
Application Deadline31 July 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1029
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About This Scholarship

The MIPD program is a specialized one-year master’s degree that integrates economics, public policy, law, innovation management, and development studies to train professionals in intellectual property policy implementation. The program is fully funded by Korean development organizations and sponsored by WIPO, offering access to one of Asia’s top public policy graduate schools with foreign sponsorship support.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Complete tuition fee
  • Airfare tickets
  • Monthly stipend

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Open to all nationalities
  • 2 Government officials involved in innovation policy
  • 3 Intellectual property administrators
  • 4 Patent office personnel
  • 5 Researchers and academicians
  • 6 Technological transfer specialists
  • 7 Legal practitioners interested in intellectual property policy
  • 8 Managers overseeing the startup ecosystem
  • 9 Economic development practitioners
  • 10 Professionals from international organizations
  • 11 Graduates interested in technology, innovation, and development policy
  • 12 English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.0, OPIc IM3, TEPS 286, or Duolingo English Test 100 (or bachelor's degree from approved English-speaking country)
  • 13 English language test results must be within two years of application deadline

How to Apply

1
Fill out and submit online application via KDI School entrance site (http://apply.kdischool.ac.kr)
2
Submit application via WIPO Application Portal
3
Submit required documents: degree certificate, academic transcript, cover letter, statement of purpose, two recommendation letters, English proficiency test score, updated CV/resume, and optional employment proof
4
Documents reviewed in August 2026
5
Interviews conducted in September 2026
6
Final admission results announced mid-October 2026
📅 1 year (three academic terms)

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