[KS] Visiting Status at Sogang

[Edward Shultz]

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The Kim Chong Hee Fellowship in Korean Studies
at the Center for Korean Studies
Sogang University, Seoul, Korea



March 31, 2006


1. Benefactor of the Fellowship
Mr. Kim Ho Youn ,  Chairman of Binggrae Co. Ltd., has endowed a significant fund for promoting international exchanges in Korean Studies, in memory of his late father, Chairman Kim Chong Hee, known as the "Nobel of Korea" for his role as the founder of the  renowned enterprise, "Hankook Dynamite Company"
                    

2. Purpose of the Fellowship
In order to respond to the practical and academic demands that will arise in the "Pacific Era" of the 21st century, this fellowship will provide international scholars and researchers in Korean Studies with on-the-spot experience through research  and teaching in the heart of the capital city of Korea.


3. Eligibility
A Ph.D., holding a teaching or research position in an institution of higher education in the broadly defined field of Korean Studies that includes, but is not limited to, history, literature, philosophy, politics, economics, business, and international relations.




4. Position
 1) Kim Chong Hee Chair Professor for a most competent          scholars
 2) Kim Chong Hee Visiting Professor for junior and advanced scholars
 3) Kim Chong Hee Research Fellow for doctoral students and  post-doctoral scholars
Each professorial receipiant will serve for an academic year (ten month period) at the Center for Korean Studies in Sogang University in Seoul, Korea. All research fellows will receive a housing grant as well as an airfare up to 3 months.

5. Duration
Candidates may have the option to serve either from February 20 to December 20 or from August 20 to June 20.

6. Supports
1) Stipend : $40,000-$45,000 for the Chair Professor; $30,000-$40,000 for the Visiting Professor, based on an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications and rank, in ten equal monthly payments.
2) Housing (part of utilities included)
3) Round-trip transportation (economy class)

7. Obligations
1) Up to three 3-credit courses teaching in English of his or her own specialty (one graduate course may be included)
2) Participation in reqular academic meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences (additional honoraria may be paid for special lectures)
3) Final report to the Commission upon completion of the Fellowship obligations


8. Procedure of application and selection 
1) Applications to the Fellowship Commission in the Center for Korean Studies, Sogang University by April 30 for an August appointment or by October 31 for a February appointment.
2) The Fellowship Commission will announce the list of final fellows  either by May 31 or by November 31.
3) Documents to be submitted: a C.V., graduate transcripts, diploma, recent syllabi or research projects, 2 reference letters, and a personal statement of research and teaching interests.
4) Address: The Kim Chong Hee Fellowship Commission
             Center for Korean Studies
             D-209 Sogang University
             Seoul, Korea 121-742
  Non-official documents may be sent via email: scks at sogang.ac.kr  
  Tel) +82-2705-7871