Call for Applications: 2023 Fall SNUAC Visiting Scholars Fellowship

Call for Applications: 2023 Fall SNUAC Visiting Scholars Fellowship

 

  1. Purpose

The purpose of this Fellowship is to support scholars whose research and writings are related to Asia and to promote academic exchanges with SNUAC researchers by providing working space and small research grant.

 

  1. Nature of the Fellowship

The nature of the fellowship is a small research grant that is given to incoming visiting scholars with their own funds. This is not an employment-based scheme, so the Institute will not be able to help fellowship recipients get entry visas; however, we will provide working space, library and internet access as well as links to campus-based scholars and networks for those in residence during term period.

 

  1. Length of the Fellowship & Number of Opening Positions

– The fellowship lasts for 6 months (From September 2023 to February 2024).

– The fellowship may be renewed every 6 months depending on research outcomes.

 

  1. Eligibility

Fellowship applicant needs to meet the following requirements.

  • Domestic or Foreign researcher who conducts research on themes and regions of Asia.
  • Holds a doctoral degree or has professional expertise equivalent to a doctoral degree.
  • Must be able to reside at SNUAC and conduct research during the term period.

 

  1. Support
  • Research grant: KRW 3,600,000 (during the six months); provided upon successful completion of responsibilities.
  • Working space and access to SNU library and other research facilities.

 

  1. Responsibilities (6 months)
  • The fellow should present the interim results through a presentation in <Asia Square Brownbag Seminar Series> within three months of the beginning of the fellowship.
  • The fellow should submit the final report on the research and activities three weeks before the end of the fellowship.
  • The fellow should contribute an article to SNUAC Asia Regional Review Webzine <DiverseAsia> (http://diverseasia.snu.ac.kr) during the term period.
  • The fellow should acknowledge SNUAC when publishing articles, books, etc. that are based on the research conducted during the fellowship period.
  • Fellows are encouraged to actively participate in academic/exchange events and to form networks with other fellows.

 

  1. Application Process
  • In order to apply, applicants must complete and submit an online application at http://form.snuac.ac.kr/?page_id=2736. Applicants will be asked to provide (a) basic information, (b) CV indicating the start and end dates (i.e. YYYY/MM), (c) Research plan (Max A4 2 pages).
  • Submission Deadline: Please submit by 5pm, June 2, 2023

 

  1. Etc

– Selected fellows will be announced on SNUAC website in June 2023.

– Selection may not be made when there are no qualified applicants.

– The submitted documents will not be returned.

– Inquiry: snuac_exch@snu.ac.kr ; +82-2-880-2096

 

May 8, 2023

Seoul National University Asia Center