Call for Applications: 2018 SNUAC Field Research Grant for Graduate Students

[2018 SNUAC Field Research Grant for Graduate Students]

 

About SNUAC
Since its inauguration in 2009, SNUAC aims to serve as a global hub for research in Asian studies by integrating regional and thematic research. By creating and sharing forward-thinking ideas, SNUAC contributes to the mutually harmonious development of Asia. The regional centers (Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Eurasian and Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia) and thematic programs will facilitate SNUAC’s vision for becoming a global hub for Asian studies research.

 

About SNUAC Field Research Grant for Graduate Students

1.Purpose
The SNUAC Field Research Grant for Graduate Students will provide support for students to conduct field research for their dissertation and allow them to grasp the current issues and trends in the local region. The grant is intended to promote Asian studies in Korea via nurturing next-generation scholars by providing graduate students with the opportunity to deepen their disciplinary interests in Asian studies.

2. Research Topics
Research on regions and themes in Asia

3. Grant

  • Grant: KRW 2,000,000 ~ 3,000,000 (including airfare and living expenses)
  • Duration of Field Study: Within December 2018 ~ August 2019 (must conduct field research for at least a minimum of two weeks)

4. Eligibility

  • Graduate students(Master’s and PhD) at SNU conducting research on the topic of Asia for their dissertation
  • Priority will be given to candidates that have submitted their thesis plan to corresponding department

5. Submission of Research Results
Field note and relevant receipts must be submitted by August 30th, 2019

6. Application Process

  • Documents
    • Application form <Attachment 1>:  Maximum of 5 pages(A4), Times New Roman font size 11, line spacing 180
    • Recommendation letter from academic adviser
    • Certificate of enrollment
    • Thesis plan (if applicable)
    • Submission via email:  snuac.hr@gmail.com
      The title of the email must be [Field Study Grant Application]_Name

7. Screening and Selection Process

  • Stage 1: Application screening
  • Stage 2: Interview (successful candidates who passed stage 1)
  • Selection Criteria
    • Necessity of field research
    • Concreteness of research plan
    • Feasibility (local language capacity etc.)
    • Thoroughness of research plan

8. Timeline

  • Call for Application: October 25th, 2018
  • Application Deadline: November 20th, 2018
  • Selection Notice: In December, 2018
  • Research must begin from December 2018

9. Application Form

(Attachment 1)2018 SNUAC Field Study Grant_Application Form