Fellowship for Field Research
For the purpose of promoting research in Korean studies abroad, the KF Fellowship for Field Research has been established to provide eminent Korean studies scholars abroad and experts in relevant fields with the opportunity to conduct on-site field research in Korea and access to resource materials.
Although the fields of natural science, engineering and medical science are excluded, research topics that are closely related to Korea and recognized as important new areas of study, such as a fusion of Korean studies in the humanities/social sciences/culture arts and the excluded fields, may be accepted.
1 month – 1 year
Upper ₩36,000,000KRW Lower ₩2,300,000KRW
The monthly stipend is KRW 2,300,000 (category A) and KRW 3,000,000 (category B). Other support include:
i) Traveler’s insurance coverage
ii) Initial settlement support(one-time payment)
Tenured associate professors: KRW 1,000,000
Tenured full professors: KRW 1,500,000
The field research period should be between January 2022 and December 2022 and begin before November 30, 2022 (duration: minimum of one month-maximum of 12 months).
Approximately 30 fellows will be selected.
Overseas researchers of comparative/case studies in Korean studies or Korea-related areas in the field of humanities or social sciences who fall under one of the following criteria, are eligible to apply:
A. PhD candidate who is writing his/ her dissertation after completion of coursework
B. Professor or lecturer; Researcher or professional who has PhD degree
Applicants must be able to conduct their research in Korean or English.
For Korean nationals, only those who have acquired permanent residency status in a foreign country are eligible to apply.
Individuals under the following circumstances are not eligible for consideration :
Currently studying or conducting research in Korea
Seeks to improve Korean language ability or become a regular student at a university in Korea
Has previously received KF Field Research Fellowship support in the last three years.
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