The ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies is designed to provide foreign scholars and doctoral candidates with an opportunity to carry out research on topics related to Northeast Asia at the Asiatic Research Institute of Korea University.





Eligibility


Individuals in the humanities and social sciences who are currently engaged in Northeast Asia-related research and teaching activities are eligible to apply. The fellowship is not open to Korean nationals, except those with resident status in foreign countries. Priority will be given to scholars who have received their Ph.D. degree within five years of their application and doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except the dissertation (ABDs).  

Grant Period


The fellowship period is for up to six months and may begin any time between January 1st and December 31st..





Fellowship Grant


1. Economy-class round-trip airfare (only provided to those who are based overseas prior to the fellowship period)


※ Reimbursement of airfare will be provided after arrival


2. Free accommodation either on or off campus.


3. Access to ARI facilities, including Korea University libraries, and a communal office to be shared with other visiting fellows.

Required Materials


Application Form


Curriculum Vitae


Research Proposal


Evidence of current employment or affiliation (if possible)


* The Application Form can be downloaded from the links below.


* Applicants should submit all required materials via email attachment or send original documents by post. Documents must be postmarked no later than the deadline.





Obligations


While at the ARI, fellows will be encouraged to present work-in-progress and to conduct joint research with ARI members.





Application Deadline  


There are two application deadlines: March 31st and October 31st (From the next year, March 31st and September 30th)


Applications must be received at least six months in advance of the proposed arrival date.


*Applications submitted early in advance of proposed arrival dates may be given preferential treatment.

Notification


Fellowship awardees will be notified individually after each application deadline.

Contact


Email: lee_junghwan@korea.ac.kr       

Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University,


Anam-Dong 5 Ga-1, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 136-701, Korea