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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=KO link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies is a research-oriented graduate institute established in 1980. We specialize in the fields of humanities and social sciences related to Korea with the aim of nurturing eminent scholars of Korean studies who would search for the essence of Korean culture and contribute to the advancement and globalization of Korean studies. About 240 students including 114 international students from 30 countries are currently enrolled in our master's and doctoral degree programs, enjoying close one-to-one guidance by professors which our 1:4 faculty-student ratio enables.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The AKS(Academy of Korean Studies) Research Grant is one of our non-degree programs which invites and supports international students for six months to provide them with a momentum to grow to be a next generation of promising scholars in Korean studies and to play a leading role in the field abroad. Applications for the AKS Research Grant for the period from 1 March 2013 to 31 August 2013 are now being sought. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge by conducting research at our graduate school in one of the most dynamic countries in the world are very welcome to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Number of Grant Recipients Sought</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> : ○○<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Eligibility</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border:outset #CCCCCC 1.0pt'><tr style='height:24.0pt'><td width=95 style='width:71.25pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;background:#FAFABF;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:24.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=544 style='width:408.0pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;background:#FAFABF;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:24.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Qualifications</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:144.0pt'><td width=95 style='width:71.25pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:144.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nationality</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=544 style='width:408.0pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:144.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicants must meet one of the following conditions :<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:굴림'>①</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Both the applicant and his/her parents are foreign nationals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:굴림'>②</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> The applicant, either a foreign national or a Korean national who obtained permanent residency in a foreign country or who resides overseas, has completed education outside of Korea which is compatible with Korea‘s elementary, middle, high school and college education. </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:40.5pt'><td width=95 style='width:71.25pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:40.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Residence</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=544 style='width:408.0pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:40.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicants must reside in a foreign country outside of Korea at the time of application.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:160.5pt'><td width=95 style='width:71.25pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:160.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Educational Background</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=544 style='width:408.0pt;border:inset #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;height:160.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicants must meet one of the following conditions :<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:굴림'>①</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Applicants are currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program in the field of Korean studies at an overseas university.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:굴림'>②</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Applicants completed coursework and are in the status of ABD (All But Dissertation) in a master's or doctoral degree program in the field of Korean studies at an overseas university.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:굴림'>③</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Applicants were conferred a master's degree in the field of Korean studies at an overseas university.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3. Grant Period</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> : 6 months (1 March 2013 ~ 31 August 2013)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:굴림'>※</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> The period can be extended by another 6 months for selected recipients.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4. Grant Benefits</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A. Monthly Allowance of KRW900,000 is provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> B. Round trip airfares (prescribed by the AKS travel expenses policy) are provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> C. Access to the AKS facilities including the library and Jangseogak Archives is given.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> D. On-campus dormitory accommodations are available at the rate of KRW463,500 per person per semester (equivalent to 6 months), double occupancy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> E. Korean language courses are offered free of charge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> F. The Certificate of Award of the AKS Research Grant is issued. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>5. Required Documents</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A. Application Form (Prescribed form downloadable at http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/viewtopic.php?t=415)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:굴림'>※</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> On the application form, applicants must designate one of the AKS professors whose specialty is most relevant to their research topic as their academic advisor, referring to the list of the AKS' faculty members at <a href="http://www.aks.ac.kr/aks/sub/sub_grad_faculty.aspx" target="_self">http://www.aks.ac.kr/aks/sub/sub_grad_faculty.aspx</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> B. Certificate of Graduation and official transcripts for a bachelor's degree<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> C. Certificate of Enrollment (or of Coursework Completion or of Graduation) and official transcripts for a master's degree<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> D. Certificate of Enrollment (or of Coursework Completion) and official transcripts for a doctoral degree (if applicable)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> E. Research Plan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> ◦ It must be at least 3 pages long on A4- or letter-sized paper. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> F. Personal Statement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> ◦ It must be at least 2 pages long on A4- or letter-sized paper.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> G. A Letter of Recommendation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> ◦ The recommender must be either an applicant's academic advisor or dean of his/her department of his/her affiliated university.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> H. Official transcripts for the Korean language proficiency test (TOPIK) or English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS or TEPS) (if applicable)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I. A copy of the first two pages of the applicant's passport<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:굴림'>※</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> All the above documents must be written in Korean or in English.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6. Application Deadline</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> : 20 November 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>7. How to Apply</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> ◦ It is preferred that all the required documents are scanned and sent via email to <a href="mailto:gradaks@aks.ac.kr">gradaks@aks.ac.kr</a>, but applications sent by post are also acceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8. Subsequent Schedule </span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A. The selection result will be notified via email around late December in 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> B. Those who are selected as Grant recipients are required to arrive in Korea by late February in 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>9. Requirements of the AKS Research Grant Program</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A. Grant recipients must either enroll in at least one full-time course at the AKS or attend one-to-one private lessons (i.e. individual tutorials) with their academic advisor whom they chose on their application form. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> B. At the end of the program, Grant recipients must submit a report summarizing their research findings and an evaluation report written by their academic advisor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> C. When publishing a thesis or a book with the research findings during the Grant period, Grant recipients must state that it is an outcome of the research conducted with support of the Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> D. During the Grant period, Grant recipients are expected to concentrate on their research at the AKS and are not allowed to be engaged in other occupations for financial purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> E. Grant recipients are not permitted to register at another educational institutions in Korea.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> F. When they finish their research, Grant recipients are allowed to leave the AKS from one week before the final date of the research period.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> G. As for items not stipulated here, Grant recipients must abide by the rules and regulations of the AKS and decisions of the Graduate School Committee. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:굴림'>※</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> If it turns out that provided information is false or that the applicant is not qualified even after the selection result is announced, the acceptance of his/her AKS Research Grant program can be cancelled and the Grant paid withdrawn. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>10. Notes</span></strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A. The monthly allowance is provided at the end of each month. When Grant recipients temporarily leave Korea for personal reasons or give up research to return home, the amount of monthly allowance in the said month will be calculated based on the number of days for which they stay in Korea. However, an exception to this rule can be made when Grant recipients temporarily leave the country in order to attend an academic conference with a prior approval of the Dean of the Graduate School of Korean Studies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> B. Round trip airfares (prescribed by the AKS travel expenses policy) are provided in the final month of the research period. However, only 50% of the round trip airfares are offered in the following cases : <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 1) If Grant recipients arrive in Korea before the notification of the selection result of the AKS Grant Research Program and reside in the country<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 2) If Grant recipients give up their research within 4 months after the Grant period starts (or within 6 months after the first Grant period starts for those who extend their Grant period) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> C. The Grant and the round trip airfares provided can be redeemed if the Graduate School Committee deems it appropriate, for example, when a Grant recipient fails to meet the requirements of the AKS Research Grant Program. In particular, the Grant and the round trip airfares are not provided for those who fail to submit a final report summarizing their research findings at the end of the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:170%'><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:170%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>11. 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