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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Hosted by the Research Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Sponsored by the Pony Chung Foundation</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Pony Chung Fellowship for Young Korean Studies Scholars</strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS) at Korea University, with support from the Pony Chung Foundation, has established the ‘Pony Chung Fellowship’ for Young Korean Studies Scholars. The goal of this program is to provide young international scholars in the field of Korean Studies with financial support, a suitable research infrastructure, as well as a platform in which to share ideas and research outcomes with others in the field. These components will help scholars develop their topics and expand their research, thereby contributing to the overall development and globalization of Korean Studies. Prospective participants are invited to submit an application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">ELIGIBILITY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Researchers of non-Korean nationality who have received their PhD in the field of Korean Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">※<span lang="EN-US"> The sphere of Korean Studies includes humanities and social sciences,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">as well comparative international research with a focus on Korean Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">※<span lang="EN-US"> Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship are eligible to apply<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">※<span lang="EN-US"> Scholars of South Korean nationality are encouraged to apply to the </span>‘<span lang="EN-US">Pony Chung Scholarship Grant</span>’<span lang="EN-US">(http://www.ponychung.org/program/program_02.asp)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within 5 years of the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">start of funding (Some exceptions may apply)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Applicants who have concrete plans to publish their research findings through<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">a foreign university press within 3 years of the start of funding are given precedence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">NUMBER AND DURATION OF APPOINTMENT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Number of Appointments: 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Duration of Funding: March 2017 </span>–<span lang="EN-US"> February 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Pony Chung Research Funding: Up to 50,000,000 KRW (</span>≒<span lang="EN-US">43,000 USD)/year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Publication Funding: 10,000,000 KRW (</span>≒<span lang="EN-US">8,600 USD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Appointed as a research professor by the president of Korea University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Shared office space will be provided at the Research Institute of Korean Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Assistance in making arrangements to live in Korea University dormitory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">APPLICATION PROCEDURE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">1. Application: June 30, 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">2. Initial Review: July 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">3. Interview (If required): August 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">4. Final Decision: August 30, 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">※<span lang="EN-US"> PONY CHUNG Fellowship Selection Committee will carry out evaluations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">REQUIRED DOCUMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- CV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- Research Statement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- One (1) letter of recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">: Letter of recommendation should be emailed directly by the referee at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <b>riks_edu@korea.ac.kr<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">DUTIES OF BENEFICIARIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- Present a lecture related to research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- Participation in academic events, seminars, and research, etc. at RIKS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- Submission of research results report<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">(within 3 months after end of Fellowship, March – May 2018)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">OTHER INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Those who have received disciplinary actions related to research funding from the Korean government or domestic support organizations are not eligible to apply<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Submission Deadline: June 30, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">※<span lang="EN-US"> Documents received after the deadline will not be considered<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Decision Notification: August 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">(A decision notice will be sent to the applicant)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Application: Email application only (riks_edu@korea.ac.kr)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">○<span lang="EN-US"> Contact Information: Research Planning Department,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Telephone: +82-2-3290-2494 / Email: riks_edu@korea.ac.kr<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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