The AKS Graduate Fellowship is GSKS’ non-degree program which invites international graduate students to the AKS and supports them for six months, providing them with a momentum to grow to be a next generation of promising scholars in Korean studies. AKS Graduate Fellows for the period from 1st September 2024 to 28thFebruary 2025 are now being sought. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge of Korea by conducting research at GSKS are very welcome to apply.
- Fellowship Benefits
○ Monthly stipend of KRW750,000 is provided.
○ An economy-class round trip airfare at actual expense is provided within the limit set in the 2024 fiscal guidance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance*.
○ The on-campus dormitory is available free of charge.
○ Korean language courses are available free of charge.
- Eligibility
As of the beginning of the fellowship period (1 September 2024), applicants should meet all of the following criteria.
○ Nationality: An applicant should be either a foreign national or a Korean national who has completed education outside of Korea which is compatible with Korea‘s elementary, middle, high school and college education. A keen interest in Korean studies, coupled with an undergraduate degree (for a Master’s degree program) or a graduate degree (for a doctoral degree program)
○ Applicants must meet one of the following conditions :
– Applicants are enrolled in a Master’s or a doctoral degree program at an overseas university.
– Applicants completed coursework and are in the status of ABD (All But Dissertation) in a Master’s degree program at an overseas university.
○ Research Topic: The applicant’s research topic should pertain to Korea/Korean studies.
- Application Deadline
○ 10:00 Mon 15 April ~ 17:00 Fri 10 May
- How to Apply
○ Online Application, Visit gradaks.recruiter.co.kr
* Applicaton starts at 15 April