Visiting Scholar Program
The Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS) runs a visiting scholar program, with the aim of establishing a network between domestic and overseas Korean Studies researchers, and of promoting academic exchange. Selected scholars are appointed visiting researchers and are permitted to use the KU libraries and the research facilities in RIKS.
1. RIKS Visiting Scholar Program
Major Field of Study | Korean Studies |
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Eligibility | Ph.D. student researchers at overseas universities and research institutes, or those who hold a Ph.D. degree in this field from overseas universities |
Application Period | Year round (expected duration of the selection process: about two months) |
Financial support | Unavailable |
Contact | RIKS International Center for Korean Studies (icks@korea.ac.kr / Tel: 82-2-3290-2595) |
2. Pony Chung Fellowship Research Professor
Major Field of Study | Korean Studies |
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Eligibility | 1. Foreign researchers with a Ph.D. in Korean Studies 2. Those who have obtained a Ph.D. degree no longer than five years prior to potentially receiving the fellowship 3. Priority given to those who intend to publish research findings through a foreign university publisher within three years of the termination of fellowship support |
Application Period | May to June each year (expected duration of the selection process: about three months) |
Document Submission |
Curriculum Vitae, research proposal, and recommendation letter (from an advisor or a respected scholar) |
Research Fund | 1. The Pony Chung Fellowship fund: up to KRW 50,000,000 (including coverage costs for four major insurance policies and severance payment) 2. Publication Subsidy: KRW 10,000,000 (provided upon publication) |
Appointed research professor by the KU President |
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Contact | RIKS Office of Research and Planning (Tel: 82-2-3290-2595) |
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