[KS] Announcement: Post-doc in Translation

David McCann dmccann at fas.harvard.edu
Sun Mar 5 08:03:43 EST 2006


Sunshik Min Endowment for the Advancement of Korean Literature
Post-doctoral Fellowships in Korean Literature
at the Korea Institute, Harvard University

The Korea Institute at Harvard University will offer a postdoctoral 
fellowship in Korean literature for the 2006-07 academic year to a 
scholar of exceptional promise, to provide an opportunity to complete a 
translated book manuscript, and to participate actively in related 
activities of Harvard and the Korean literature community at large.

The Fellowship Grant:
1.    The fellowship will cover a 12-month period beginning September 1, 
2006, with a stipend of $40,000 and health insurance coverage for the 
grantee.
2.    The Postdoctoral Fellow will be provided an office space, and 
access to libraries and resources of Harvard University.

Responsibilities of Postdoctoral Fellows: Residence in the area and 
participation in Institute activities are required during the 
appointment.  Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to give a 
presentation at the Korea Colloquium seminar series.
Eligibility: Applicants must have received their PhD degree in 2001 or 
later, in Korean studies with a focus on translations of Korean 
literature.  The applicant who is offered a fellowship must have 
completed all requirements for the PhD degree by July 1, 2006.

Application Process
Applicants should submit one original & four copies* of a complete 
application consisting of the following:
•    Official transcript of grades *(Only 1 original necessary; other 4 
copies may be duplicates.)
•    Curriculum vitae: please include citizenship, Social Security 
number, current and permanent addresses, telephone number(s), email 
address; academic degrees with dates of conferral, discipline and 
institution.
•    List of publications, translations (--this may be included in your CV)
•    Two letters of recommendation (signed and sealed). These must be 
enclosed with application unless an exception is granted (in which case, 
recommendations being sent separately must reach the Korea Institute by 
the application deadline). *(Only one original of each recommendation 
needed; the Korea Institute will duplicate these.)
•    Dissertation abstract and table of contents (up to 3 pages; be sure 
your name is designated at top of each page)
•    Plan of research (on separate sheet, up to 2 pages): What 
translation related activities do you propose during the fellowship 
period? What are the advantages of doing your postdoctoral fellowship at 
Harvard; are there specific individuals you hope to seek out while in 
residence?


•    Cover sheet: on a separate sheet, please provide the following 
information, retyping each question in this order:
• Name
• University & dept. (of PhD)
• Field of Study
• Thesis title
• Date Ph.D. received (or, if pending, give specific timeline)
• Name of 2 recommenders
• Short summary (c. 40 words) of research plan
• Do you have a continuing teaching position? If yes, where?  If 
teaching, have you obtained approval from your dept. to accept a 
postdoctoral position (if received) for 2006-07?
• Have you previously applied for a Harvard postdoctoral fellowship? If 
yes, when?
• Are you currently applying for other postdoctoral fellowships? If so, 
which?

Application Deadline: Must be received by March 21, 2006
Award Announcement: April 28, 2006

Applications should be sent to Susan Laurence, Korea Institute, Harvard 
University, CGIS South Building Room S228, 1730 Cambridge Street, 
Cambridge, MA 02138.


Contact Information
Susan Laurence, Assistant Director
Email:    korea at fas.harvard.edu
Tel:    617-384-7388
Fax:    617-496-1144


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