1. Introduction of SNUAC

• SNUAC was established in September 2009 with a vision for “contribution towards Asia’s symbiotic development by building an international hub based on the research that focuses on both the region(s) and topics of Asia, and by creating and sharing knowledge for the emerging future”.
• In the medium and long term, SNUAC strives to become a world hub for research on Asia that engages with the regions and topics related to Asia by establishing a research center with other Asian regional centers.

 

2. Introduction of Support Project on Research on Asia

• This project focuses on research, international exchange, and human development that will lead to the prosperous age of Asian studies.
• The 2026 support programs include the Asian Research Publication Support Program, the Doctoral Dissertation Writing Support Program, the SNUAC Master’s and Doctoral Thesis Awards, and the Graduate Student Fieldwork Support Program.

 

Summary of SNUAC Doctoral Dissertation Award

1. Purpose

• SNUAC seeks to promote research on Asia by young researchers by granting an award for excellent Master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations on Asian region(s) and integrative topics related to Asia

2. Qualifications and Details

(1) Qualifications

• Master’s Thesis and doctoral dissertation on the region(s) and topics related to Asia in domestic universities and research institutes (Exception: Korean Studies)
• The thesis or dissertation that was submitted after January 2025  (including the graduates of August 2026)

 

(2) Details:

• Two Master’s theses and two Doctoral dissertations will be selected.
• 1,000,000 won granted to the recipient of the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award, and 3,000,000 won granted to the recipient of the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award
• Support for publishing is available in case a doctoral dissertation is published as a book.

 

3. Application and Assessment

(1) Period of Application: August 5th, 2026 – August 20th, 2026

(2) Evaluation: The Research Committee of SNUAC will go through two phases of assessment (First Phase: Assessment of suitability/ Second Phase: Assessment by experts)

(3) Announcement of winners: End of November 2026

(4) Award Ceremony: December 2026

4. How to apply

(1) Required Documents

• A copy of the application
• A copy of a summary of your thesis/dissertation (within 5 pages on A4-size paper)
• A copy of the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation

(2) How to submit the application and Reception Desk

• How to Submit: The application should be submitted online at https://snuac.snu.ac.kr/request/?page_id=2891 (Open on August 5th; the application is approved only when the files are uploaded by the due date)
• File name: SNUAC Masters Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Award_YourName

(3) Inquiry: Heejin Choi, Telephone: 02-880-2693, e-mail: snuac_research@snu.ac.kr

 

5. Attachment

– Application for 2026 SNUAC Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Award