Hosted by the Research Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University Sponsored by the Pony Chung Foundation
The Third Pony Chung Fellowship for Young Korean Studies Scholars
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
In 2016, The Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS) at Korea University, with support from the Pony Chung Foundation, established the ‘Pony Chung Fellowship’ for Young Korean Studies Scholars. The goal of this program is to provide young international scholars in the field of Korean Studies with financial support, a suitable research infrastructure, and the platform on which they can share ideas and research outcomes with others in the field. Though this program, scholars are able to develop their topics and further expand their research, thereby contributing to the overall development and globalization of Korean Studies. Prospective participants are invited to submit an application.
ELIGIBILITY
○ Researchers of non-Korean nationality who have received their PhD in the field of Korean Studies (includes humanities, social sciences, and comparative international research with a focus on Korean Studies)
○ Researchers of Korean nationality who hold dual citizenship and have received a PhD in the field of Korean Studies
※Scholars of South Korean nationality are encouraged to apply to
the ‘Pony Chung Scholarship Grant’ (http://www.ponychung.org)
○ Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within 5 years of the start of funding (Some exceptions may apply)
○ Applicants who have concrete plans to publish their research findings through a foreign university press within 3 years of the start of funding are given precedence
NUMBER AND DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
○ Number of Appointments: 2
○ Duration of Funding: March 2019 – February 2020(or September 2019 – August 2020)
FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS
• Pony Chung Research Funding: Up to KRW 50,000,000 (≒USD 44,000) per year -tax and airfare included
• Publication Funding: KRW 10,000,000 (≒USD 8,800) -disbursed after publication
• Appointed as a research professor by the president of Korea University
• Shared office space will be provided at the Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS)
• Assistance in making arrangements to live in Korea University dormitory
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit Application Initial Review Interview Final Decision
Deadline (If required)
: June 30, 2018 : July 2018 : August 2018 : August 30, 2018 Deadline
* PONY CHUNG Fellowship Selection Committee will carry out evaluations
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
-CV
-Research Statement
-One (1) letter of recommendation
: Recommenders should send letters of reference directly to icks@korea.ac.kr
DUTIES OF BENEFICIARIES
-Present a lecture related to research
-Participate in academic events, seminars, and research etc. at RIKS and Pony Chung Foundation
-Submit a research results report (within 3 months following the end of the Fellowship,
March – May 2020 or September – November 2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
• Those who have received disciplinary actions related to research funding from the Korean government or domestic support organizations are not eligible to apply
○ Submission Deadline: June 30, 2018
※Documents received after the deadline will not be considered
• Decision Notification: August 2018
(A decision notice will be sent to the applicant)
• Application: Email application only (icks@korea.ac.kr)
• Contact Information: International Center for KoreanStudies, Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University Telephone: +82-2-3290-2595 / Email: icks@korea.ac.kr
International Center for Korean Studies,
A208, RIKS, Korea University
Anamdong, Sungbukgu, Seoul, Korea
02841
Tel: 82-2-3290-2595
RIKS(Research Institute of Korean Studies): https://riks.korea.ac.kr/
Cross-Currents: https://cross-currents.berkeley.edu/