AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026
Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원)
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About This Scholarship
The AKS Graduate Fellowship is a non-degree research fellowship program that invites international master’s and PhD students to conduct Korean studies research at the Graduate School of Korean Studies for six months. Participants will work under the guidance of experienced professors, access advanced academic resources, and experience Korean culture while building a global academic network.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend of 750,000 KRW
- Round-trip international airfare
- Free accommodation in university dormitory
- Access to academic libraries and research facilities
- Six-month research opportunity under professor supervision
- Exposure to Korean culture and daily life
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a foreign national or overseas Korean (overseas Koreans must have completed entire education outside South Korea)
- 2 Must be a master's graduate or currently enrolled in a PhD program (before completion)
- 3 Must be studying at an overseas university
- 4 Research topic must be related to Korean studies
- 5 Korean language skills are advantageous
- 6 Must not have previously received this fellowship