Recruitment Announcement for the 2026 AKS Fellowship Program

Apr 13
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The AKS Graduate Fellowship is GSKS' non-degree program which invites international graduate students to the AKS and supports them for six months, providing them with a momentum to grow to be a next generation of promising scholars in Korean studies. AKS Graduate Fellows for the period from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2027 period are now being sought. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge of Korea by conducting research at GSKS are very welcome to apply.

A. Program OverviewThis is a non-degree program that invites international students and overseas Koreans who are currently enrolled in Master’s or Doctoral programs related to Korean Studies at overseas universities to conduct research at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, The Academy of Korean Studies.

B. Benefits

Monthly research grant: KRW 750,000
Round-trip airfare
Free accommodation at the AKS dormitory

C. Number of Participants

Up to 5 participants will be selected

D. Program Duration

6 months (September 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027)

E. Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria as of the start date (September 1, 2026):
- Currently enrolled in or completed coursework for a Master’s program, or currently enrolled in a Doctoral program at an overseas university
- Research topic must be related to Korea

※ Applicants who have completed a Doctoral program (ABD status) are NOT eligible

※ Preference will be given to applicants with strong Korean language proficiency

F. Application Method