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) |
| Required Documents | Application form, CV, and a recommendation letter from hosting professor at Korea University (required for Ph.D. students) |
| 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. Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree no longer than five years prior to the beginning of the program 3. Priority given to applicants with concrete plans to publish their research with a foreign university within three years of completing the program |
| Application Period | May to June each year (expected duration of the selection process: about three months) |
| Required Documents | CV, research proposal, and a recommendation letter (from academic advisor or a respected scholar) |
| Research Fund |
1. Pony Chung Fellowship fund: up to KRW 50,000,000 2. Publication Subsidy: KRW 10,000,000 (provided upon publication) 3. Appointed as research professor by President of KU |
| Contact | RIKS International Center for Korean Studies (icks@korea.ac.kr / Tel: +82-2-3290-2595) |
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