Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) Fellowship for Korean Studies

The Academy of Korean Studies runs the ‘AKS Fellowship for Korean Studies’ program, aiming to offer international scholars the opportunity to conduct their research (or dissertation research) in Korea.

For the purpose of promoting overseas research in Korean studies, the AKS provides program support to scholars and experts in relevant fields of Korean studies. This support allows them to engage in on-site field research in Korea and access relevant resources.

Grant

• Airfare: Economy-class round trip airfare (only offered to overseas awardees). The airfare will be reimbursed based on the actual ticket price but the reimbursement should not exceed the cost according to the 2026 budgetary guidelines of international airfare.
• Monthly stipend: KRW 2,000,000. Please note that we do not offer monthly stipend for research period less than 20 days and offer full monthly stipend for research period 20 or more days.
• Access to the facilities of AKS including the library
• Up to 50% discount of AKS Guesthouse charges

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include foreign scholars from foreign universities, including individuals with Korean nationality with permanent residence status in foreign countries. These scholars should be engaged in research activities related to Korea in the humanities and social sciences and hold a Ph.D. degree. Additionally, Ph.D. candidates who have fulfilled all academic requirements except for their dissertation (i.e., ABD) from institutions outside Korea are also eligible to apply.