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

The 20th 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 20th cohort of research internship lasts 6 months, but interns of the 19th cohort may apply again for the 21st cohort in Spring 2025. (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 I (Asian studies combining regions and themes)

• Diverse Asia (Mega-Asia and Asias, Muslims in Southeast Asia, Strikes and Cultural Politics in Post-Socialist Vietnam, South Asia: A World with Maps Created by Language, etc.), Asia Through Themes (Changing Geopolitics and Geo-economics of Asia, Cities in East Asia, Cold War and Post-Cold War Asia, Maritime Asia Worlds, Knowledge Exchange in East Asia during the Joseon Dynasty, Political and Administrative Systems of Singapore through its Value System, East Asian Developmentalism through Mega-events, Migration in Asia, Hallyu Studies, etc.), Writing Workshop for Short Papers

– 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)
• 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 (twice a month)

– On-site survey (once every 2 months)

D. Program to improve academic skills

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

Internship Duration

September 2024 – February 2025 (6 months)

Number of Openings

Approximately 15 interns will be selected for the 20th 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 Intern Application Form]-> Please click to download the forms.
Save the file as ‘[20th 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, August 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).