Asiatic Research Institute Fellowship Program

2011, ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies

The ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies is designed to provide scholars and doctoral candidates of foreign countries 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, but those with resident status in foreign countries are eligible. 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. However, taking into account the time required for review process, applicants must plan to begin their fellowship period at least one month behind the application deadline.

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 website: http://eng.asiaticresearch.org/

* 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
This Year: August 31, 2011.

Notification

After application, a conformation email will be sent to all applicants within five days. Unless you receive an email, please contact ARI at mailto:arc2005@korea.ac.kr.

Fellowship awardees will be notified individually after each application deadline.

Contact

Email:  mailto:arc2005@korea.ac.kr
Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University,
Anam-Dong 5 Ga-1, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 136-701, Korea
Tel. +82-(0)2-3290-1604
+82-(0)2-3290-1600
Fax: +82-(0)2-923-4661