<p>The Academy of Korean Studies has started to accept applications for 2022 fellowship.</p><p>(<a href="https://www.aks.ac.kr/cms/usr/wap/selectAplctnData.do?siteAplctnId=applyManageAks&applySeq=3448284&menuNo=4010120000">https://www.aks.ac.kr/cms/usr/wap/selectAplctnData.do?siteAplctnId=applyManageAks&applySeq=3448284&menuNo=4010120000</a>)</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>2022 AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies</strong></p>
<p><br>The Academy of Korean Studies runs the “AKS Fellowship Program for Korean Studies” in order to provide international scholars with an opportunity to carry out their research(dissertation research).</p>
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<p><strong>Eligibility</strong><br>Foreign scholars of foreign university (including those who have Korean nationality with permanent residence status in foreign countries) in the humanities and social sciences, who are currently engaged in Korea-related teaching and research activities, are eligible to apply. Also Doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except for their dissertation (i.e., ABD) from institutions outside Korea are eligible.<br>※ Those who have received AKS fellowship within the last 3 years(based on application submission date) are ineligible for this program.<br>※ Those who are under disciplinary actions from Korean government and other Korean government affiliated institutes are not eligible for this program.</p>
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<p><strong>Fellowship Period</strong><br>The fellowship period should begin within year 2022(from January 1st and December 31st, 2022).</p>
<p>The applicants can apply for minimum one month to maximum six months support.</p>
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<p><strong>Fellowship Grant</strong><br>1. Airfare: Economy-class round trip airfare(Only offered to overseas awardees)<br>※ The airfare will be reimbursed based on the actual ticket price but the reimbursement should not exceed the amount</p>
<p> of Government Transportation Request(GTR) cost according to the 2022 budgetary guidelines of international airfare.<br>2. Monthly Stipend: 2,000,000 won<br>※ Please note that we do not offer monthly stipend for research period less than 15 days and offer full monthly stipend</p>
<p> for research period 15 or more days.<br>3. Access to the facilities of AKS including the library<br>4. Up to 50% discount of AKS Guest House charges</p>
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<p><strong>Selection Process</strong><br>All applications are reviewed by the screening committee. The criteria for the screening are as follows:</p>
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<p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong><br>1. The merit of the research plan and the feasibility of carrying out the proposed research at AKS<br>2. Possibility of contribution to the development of Korean studies<br>3. Etc: Research track records, possibility of joint teaching and researches with AKS professors & researchers</p>
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<p><strong>Required Documents</strong><br>1. Application form<br>2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)<br>3. Certificate of Employment (Registration)<br>4. Extra Documents for Doctoral Candidate<br> ⑴ Master’s and Doctoral Program Transcript (1 each)<br> ⑵ Certificate of Ph.D. course completion (Document that proves ABD status)<br> ⑶ 1 Reference Letter from Ph.D. dissertation advisor (Reference Letter should be submitted by the advisor via e-mail.</p>
<p> E-mail: <a href="mailto:fellowship@aks.ac.kr">fellowship@aks.ac.kr</a>)</p>
<p>※ Applicants who have Korean citizenship should submit permanent residence document.<br>※ All applications and required documents should be prepared in English or Korean only.</p>
<p> If not, the certified translation document(English or Korean) must be attached.</p>
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<p><strong>Submission Method</strong>: Online submission at the Academy of Korean Studies’ Website.</p>
<p>Click on the URL below.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aks.ac.kr/cms/usr/wap/selectAplctnData.do?siteAplctnId=applyManageAks&applySeq=3448284&menuNo=4010120000">https://www.aks.ac.kr/cms/usr/wap/selectAplctnData.do?siteAplctnId=applyManageAks&applySeq=3448284&menuNo=4010120000</a></p>
<p>- Online submission at the Academy of Korean Studies' website: <u>click on the '<strong>Apply</strong>' below</u><br>※ Please submit all the required documents online (hard copy will not be accepted).<br>※ Please refer to the Online Application Manual.</p>
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<p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><br>All applications must be received by July 30 (Friday), 2021. (Korea Standard Time)<br>※ Applicants should submit the required documents (scan file) by Online Submission.<br>※ Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.</p>
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<p><strong>Result Notification</strong><br>The result of your application will be notified individually in September, 2021.</p>
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<p><strong>Obligations of Fellowship Recipients</strong><br>1. Fellows are expected to present research results at AKS Colloquium and submit their research paper (presentation paper) before the termination of their research period.<br>2. Fellows should inform AKS when the research results are published and should submit 2 original copies of the publication.<br>3. Publication resulted from this program should acknowledge the support from the AKS Fellowship Program.</p>
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<p><strong>Others</strong><br>1. Other Institution’s fellowship can’t be carried out double duty during the same period of AKS Fellowship.<br>2. Previous fellowship recipients who have rejected the fellowship due to their personal matters can get disadvantages when screening.</p>
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<p><strong>Contact Information</strong><br>- E-mail: <a href="mailto:fellowship@aks.ac.kr">fellowship@aks.ac.kr</a><br>※ Please refer to application guidelines of 2022 AKS Fellowship and the attached files for details.</p>
<p> We cordially ask you to contact <a href="mailto:fellowship@aks.ac.kr">fellowship@aks.ac.kr</a> for inquiries.<br></p>
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