AKS South Korea Graduate Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Description

Are you a graduate student passionate about Korean studies? The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 AKS Graduate Fellowship, a fully funded research opportunity in South Korea. This prestigious non-degree program invites international scholars pursuing master’s or doctoral research related to Korea to spend six months at the Graduate School of Korean Studies (GSKS) in Seongnam, South Korea.

Why Apply for the 2025 AKS Graduate Fellowship?

The AKS Graduate Fellowship 2025 is designed for international students who wish to deepen their understanding of Korean history, language, politics, literature, or culture through immersive academic research. This opportunity provides not only funding but also access to top-tier Korean research resources and expert mentorship.

Degree Level

AKS South Korea Graduate Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Academy of Korean Studies.

Fellowship Duration

1. From 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 (6 months)
2. Extensions are not permitted

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

Selected scholars will receive:

1. A monthly stipend of KRW 750,000
2. Free on-campus accommodation
3. Round-trip economy airfare (up to KRW 2,060,000, based on city of departure)
4. Access to AKS libraries and Jangseogak Archives
5. Free Korean language classes
6. A dedicated academic advisor from the AKS faculty

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be non-Korean citizens or overseas Koreans who completed education abroad
2. Be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a non-Korean university, or have completed coursework for a master’s degree (ABD status allowed only for master’s programs)
3. Have a research topic related to Korean studies
4. Demonstrate Korean or English language proficiency (preferred but not mandatory)

Note: Past AKS Graduate Fellows are not eligible to reapply.

Application Procedure

Application Timeline

1. Application period: 28 April 2025 (10:00 KST) to 9 May 2025 (17:00 KST)
2. Results announcement: 20 June 2025

Apply via: https://gradaks.recruiter.co.kr

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Online application form
2. Personal statement
3. Research proposal (approx. 3 pages)
4. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree transcripts and certificates
5. Letter of recommendation from an academic advisor
6. Passport copy and recent ID photo
7. Language proficiency certificates (if available)
8. Proof of doctoral enrollment (if applicable)

All documents must be in English or Korean. Translations must be notarized if originally in another language.

Obligations for Fellows

1. Enroll in at least one academic course or design an independent study
2. Designate and collaborate with a faculty advisor
3. Stay in Korea for the entire fellowship duration
4. Submit a final research report or thesis (minimum 5,000 words in English)
5. Present research findings at a scheduled seminar
6. Submit a Certificate of Entry & Exit before departure

Violations of program rules may result in cancellation of funding and reimbursement obligations.

Why Choose the AKS Graduate Fellowship?

The AKS is a renowned institution under the Korean Ministry of Education, committed to fostering global Korean studies. With a strong faculty, state-of-the-art archives, and a collaborative academic environment, this fellowship offers an unmatched opportunity to expand your research network, engage in Korean scholarship, and experience life in Korea.