[KS] [CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] 2017 Perspectives on Contemporary Korea Conference Travel Grants

Thu Oct 12 08:56:52 EDT 2017

Dear Koreanstudies List,

We would really appreciate your help in circulating this call for
applications for a travel grant to attend our conference in November. All
inquiries can be directed to: TheFutureIsNowconference at umich.edu

Best Regards,

*Do-Hee Morsman | 정도희*
Center Administrator  | 실장

The Center has moved to the newly renovated Weiser Hall! Please note our
new address below.
Suite 400 Weiser Hall | 500 Church St. | Ann Arbor,  MI  48109-1042
office: 734.764.1825 direct: 734.936.6791 fax: 734.936.2948 web:
http://www.ii.umich.edu/ncks

The Nam Center is pleased to offer grants of up to $750 each to scholars
for travel to Ann Arbor, MI to attend this conference.
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*THE FUTURE IS NOW*
*Mapping Social Change in Contemporary South Korea Conference* November
17-18, 2017
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, USA

University of Michigan Nam Center for Korean Studies is pleased to announce
that the 7th Perspectives on Contemporary Korea conference will be offering
grants of up to $750 each to 15 scholars for travel to Ann Arbor, MI to
attend "The Future Is Now" in celebration of the Center’s 10th anniversary.

*The Future is Now *conference will feature of a series of innovative,
border-crossing and pragmatic conversations about the past, present and
future of South Korean society across the domains of education, politics,
economy, culture, regional relationships, and law.

The keynote address will be given by *KANG Ilwon, *Korean Constitutional
Court Justice and U-M alumnus.

This year's conference will also feature the following invited speakers:

   - *Seth Andrew*, Founder, Democracy Prep Public Schools & Former Senior
   Advisor on STEM Education, Education Technology, and Civic Engagement in
   the Office of the President,  USA
   - *Jennifer Chun*, Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Toronto
   - *CUI Zhiyuan*, Professor, School of Public Policy and Management,
   Tsinghua University
   - *Judy Han*, Assistant Professor, Geography, UCLA
   - *JOO Chulhwan*, CEO, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture
   - *JUNG Ku-Hyun*, Former President of Samsung Economic Research Institute
   - *Peter Kang*, President of Production, Lionsgate
   - *E. Han Kim*, Professor, Finance, University of Michigan
   - *Kyung Hyun Kim*, Professor, Film, UC Irvine
   - *KIM Myoungjoon*, Director, Mediact
   - *LEE Suk-Chae*, Former Minister of Information and Telecommunication,
   Korea
   - *Flowsion Shekar*, CEO & Founder, Koreaboo & Founder, KCON
   - *Meredith Woo*, President, Sweet Briar College

*Travel Grants of up to $750 USD will be offered to 15 scholars with
research interests related to Korea. *

*Eligibility:*
Recipients should be faculty or graduate students at an institution of
higher learning. Applicants should plan to attend the entire conference and
participate in the substantive Q&A portion of each panel. Applications will
be evaluated on a competitive basis and special consideration will be given
to applicants from the Midwest, particularly those in the Big Ten Academic
Alliance. However, we encourage scholars from all institutions interested
in participating in this landmark conference to apply, and awards will not
be limited to scholars from a specific geographic area.

*Application Procedure:*
Deadline for Applications: Oct 19
Notifications will be sent to applicants: Oct 24

Applicants should fill out the online application form
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In addition to general applicant information, an itemized list of expenses
and a brief statement of interest should be provided.

Please note the following details that may guide your planning
for travel to Ann Arbor so that you can estimate your expenses more
accurately for the application. Please note that all award recipients will
be responsible for making all of their own travel reservations and that the
grant will cover transportation and lodging expenses only.

AIRPORT The closest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
This approximately 30 minutes from Ann Arbor by car. We recommend AirRide
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shuttle service that runs between the airport and Blake Transit Center in
downtown Ann Arbor. Please check the website for details. Taxis and ride
share options are also available
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LODGING
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Hotels
within walking distance of the conference venue are limited and priced
accordingly. However, there are many hotels within 5 miles of campus and
both public, taxis, and ride share options are available. If sufficient
interest can be determined, the Center may arrange for a block of hotel
rooms at a discounted rate. A list of accepted grant recipients will be
circulated after the notification period so that attendees can contact each
other to make shared accommodation arrangements.

MEALS Breakfast and lunch on the days of the conference will be provided by
the Center. Other meals and incidentals will be the responsibility of the
recipient and are not allowable expenses for the travel grant.
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