Do you have a keen interest in Korean studies and are you a graduate student? Applications for the 2025 AKS Graduate Fellowship, a fully supported research opportunity in South Korea, are currently being accepted by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS). International master’s and doctorate students can participate in this esteemed non-degree program, which allows them to spend six months conducting research at the Graduate School of Korean Studies (GSKS) in Seongnam, South Korea.
The fellowship is intended for students who want to conduct targeted research in areas like Korean history, language, politics, literature, or culture in order to increase their scholarly involvement with Korea. Full financial assistance, careful academic supervision from top academics in the field, and access to a wealth of resources on Korean studies are all advantages for participants.
The AKS, a preeminent organization under the Korean Ministry of Education, is committed to promoting international Korean studies scholarship. The AKS Graduate Fellowship offers a special chance to advance your research, create global academic contacts, and get firsthand knowledge of Korean society thanks to its knowledgeable faculty, extensive archive holdings, and active academic community.
Host Country: South Korea
University: Academy of Korean Studies
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be foreign-born Koreans or non-Korean nationals who have finished their schooling abroad.
- must have finished coursework for a master’s degree (master’s-level applicants with an ABD status are accepted) or be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in a non-Korean university.
- A research topic that is specifically relevant to Korean studies is required.
- While not necessarily necessary, fluency in English or Korean is preferred.
Benefits:
- KRW 750,000 per month as a stipend to cover living costs.
- During the fellowship duration, free on-campus housing is offered.
- Reimbursement for round-trip economy airfare up to KRW 2,060,000, contingent on the departing city.
- Complete research access to the Jangseogak Archives and AKS libraries.
- To improve language proficiency, free Korean language classes are offered.
- individualized academic counseling from a committed faculty advisor at AKS.
Deadline: 10 June 2025
