“Call for Applications for 2024 SNUAC Research Internship: Your Future Start Here”

The 19th Cohort of SNUAC Research Internship for Asia Regional Experts

 

Purpose

SNUAC is running an internship program in which the participants can receive education in Asian studies and have hands-on experience in research. The purpose of the internship is to cultivate the abilities of future scholars and professionals of Asian studies through training and education. With this aim, the professors and researchers of SNUAC give lectures on different fields of Asian studies and educate the interns on basic procedures and administrative tasks by offering hands-on experience in ongoing research. The research interns are undergraduate and graduate students from diverse majors, who share a common interest in “Asia.” During the internship, the interns will participate in various seminars and assist in different programs and departments of SNUAC. While participating in the education and training programs, the interns will build a sound network by hosting social events and going on field studies to historical sites related to Asian studies.

The 19th cohort of research internship lasts 6 months, but interns of the 19th cohort may apply again for the 20th cohort in fall 2024. (Maximum 1 year of internship program available)

 

Program

A. Education on the Asian regions and themes (Asian Studies)

– Learn about Asian studies research focusing on SNUAC research outcomes via small lectures.

– Lecture Topics : Introduction to Asian Studies II (Survey of Asian regions and field research seminar)

• What is Regional Studies? (Regional studies and methodologies), Northeast Asian Politics and International Relations, Northeast Asian Economics and Trade, Southeast Asian Politics and International Relations, Southeast Asian Economics and Trade, Central Asian Politics and Economics, Central Asian Society and Culture, South Asian Politics and Economics, South Asian Society and Culture, West Asian Politics and Economics, West Asian Society and Culture, Comparative Regional Studies: Theory and Practice, Field Research Methodology, Case Presentations of Graduate Student Field Research (Total 14 classes, April – July)

– SNUAC HK+ Mega-Asia Online Lecture Series <Network and Mega-Asia: On migration and connectivity> (Total 4 classes, March)

– Short essays (A4 1 page) will be written before Asian studies lectures

B. Training on research and administration

– Opportunities for research work through assignment at a SNUAC research program or regional center

• Assistant at centers and programs such as Northeast Asia Center, Southeast Asia Center, Center for Eurasian and Central Asian Studies, West Asia Center, Center for South Asian Studies, Center for Asian Urban Societies, Asia-Africa Center, Center for Hallyu Studies, etc.
• Editorial assistant for DiverseAsia (webzine)
• Editorial assistant for Asia Brief (weekly)
• Academic reporter for participating in and reporting on SNUAC’s academic events and seminars through reviews and managing SNUAC’s social media accounts

C. Networking program for research interns

– Small group seminars (once a month)

– On-site survey (once every 2 months)

D. Program to improve academic skills

– Writing a field investigation report (Spring 2024)

– Writing a research paper, mentoring and granting an excellent dissertation award (Fall 2024)

Internship Duration

March 2024 – August 2024 (6 months)

Number of Openings

Approximately 15 interns will be selected for the 19th cohort

Benefits

A. Monthly activity allowance of 200,000 KRW.
B. The interns receive awards based on the decision of the SNUAC committee at the completion ceremony.

Eligibility

A. Domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students interested in Asian studies research.
(Undergraduate students need to have completed more than four semesters of their coursework)
B. Open to all majors and nationalities.
C. Only candidates available to work over 20 hours/week will be selected. (※ Mandatory to work for 8 hours on Fridays.)
– To participate in Asian studies lectures on Fridays
– To work at a SNUAC regional/thematic center once a week

Required Documents

A. Coverletter and resume (Please refer to the attached form)
[Research Internship Application Form]-> Please click to download the forms.
Save the file as ‘[19th Research Internship]_Name’
B. Other documents demonstrating the candidate’s abilities such as certificates and awards (copies are accepted).
C. Documents other than the coverletter and resume should be compressed as .zip files.
D. University enrollment certificate (mandatory).
Graduates should submit their degree certificates.

Application Process

A. Application Deadline: By 24:00 Monday, February 12th, 2024
B. Please send applications via email to 2020asiaproject@gmail.com
C. Inquiries
– E-mail: 2020asiaproject@gmail.com
– Tel: 010-7723-9438

Important Dates

A. Document Screening: Successful candidates who passed document screening will be individually contacted in mid-February.
B. Internship Interview: Expected in the last week of February.
C. Final Announcement: Expected at the end of February (the selected interns will be individually contacted after the interview).