Research Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University is operating a program for young researchers and graduate students in both Korea and abroad, under the auspices of the Pony Chung Foundation, as shown below.
1. The Second PONY CHUNG Fellowship
① Goals: To provide promising young scholars with the tools and resources to expand their research, delve deeper into their topic of studies and develop academic relationships within Korean academia.
② Eligibility: Researchers of non-Korean nationality who have received their PhD in the field of Korean Studies within 5 years(Some exceptions may apply) * Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship are eligible to apply
③ Number of Appointments: 2
④ Duration of Funding: March 2018 – February 2019 (or September 2018 – August 2019)
⑤ Fellowship Benefits: Research Funding (50,000,000 KRW), Publication Funding (10,000,000 KRW),
Appointment as a Research Professor and Office Space
⑥ Submission Deadline: June 30, 2017
⑦ Application: Email application only (riks_eduspam prevention@korea.ac.kr)
Please find the attached files for details.
[download] Second PONY CHUNG Fellowship Announcement (English)
[download] 제2회 포니정 펠로우십 모집요강 (Korean)
2. The Second RIKS Academy
① Goals: Further developing young scholars’ expertise in Korean studies and creating a network of young researchers.
② Eligibility:
- Graduate students who are in M.A. or PhD programs in field of Korean Studies
- Applicants must be able take courses, give presentations, and participate in discussions conducted
in Korean
③ Number of Participants: about 20 (10 Korean graduate students, 10 foreign-national graduate students)
④ Dates: Monday August 7 - Friday August 11, 2017 (for the duration of five days)
⑤ Place: Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University
⑥ Main Programs: Intensive courses, Research Symposium
⑦ Funding Information:
- Scholarship awarded to participants: KRW 1 million
- Travel Grants are available for participants from abroad (Up to KRW 1 million for participants from the
Americas and Europe; Up to KRW 500,000 for those coming from Asia)
⑧ Application Deadline: May 30, 2017
⑨ Complete online application form: http://naver.me/FZN0na9G
Please find the attached files for details.
[download] Second RIKS Academy Announcement (English)
[download] 제 2회 제2회 민연 젊은 한국학 아카데미 모집요강 (Korean)