Academy of Korean Studies Graduate Fellowship 2025 South Korea

South KoreaAcademy of Korean Studies
South KoreaOnline CourseFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
South Korea
Region
Asia
Institution
Academy of Korean Studies
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Do you have a keen interest in Korean studies and are you a graduate student? Applications for the 2025 AKS Graduate Fellowship, a fully supported research opportunity in South Korea, are currently being accepted by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS). International master’s and doctorate students can participate in this esteemed non-degree program, which allows them to spend six months conducting research at the Graduate School of Korean Studies (GSKS) in Seongnam, South Korea.

The fellowship is intended for students who want to conduct targeted research in areas like Korean history, language, politics, literature, or culture in order to increase their scholarly involvement with Korea. Full financial assistance, careful academic supervision from top academics in the field, and access to a wealth of resources on Korean studies are all advantages for participants.

The AKS, a preeminent organization under the Korean Ministry of Education, is committed to promoting international Korean studies scholarship. The AKS Graduate Fellowship offers a special chance to advance your research, create global academic contacts, and get firsthand knowledge of Korean society thanks to its knowledgeable faculty, extensive archive holdings, and active academic community.

Host Country: South Korea

University: Academy of Korean Studies

Opportunity Type: Fellowship

Eligibility Country: International Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline: 10 June 2025

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

4 requirements to review

  • Candidates must be foreign-born Koreans or non-Korean nationals who have finished their schooling abroad.
  • Note — Must have finished coursework for a master’s degree (master’s-level applicants with an ABD status are accepted) or be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in a non-Korean university.
  • Also, A research topic that is specifically relevant to Korean studies is required.
  • Plus, While not necessarily necessary, fluency in English or Korean is preferred.

Benefits & funding

6 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Plus, KRW 750,000 per month as a stipend to cover living costs.
  • Requirement: During the fellowship duration, free on-campus housing is offered.
  • Reimbursement for round-trip economy airfare up to KRW 2,060,000, contingent on the departing city.
  • Note — Complete research access to the Jangseogak Archives and AKS libraries.
  • Also, To improve language proficiency, free Korean language classes are offered.
  • Plus, Individualized academic counseling from a committed faculty advisor at AKS.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJul 11, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

South Korea · Asia

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Next step

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