Korean History Workshop for Overseas Doctoral Students

  The Korea Foundation is conducting a new workshop program for doctoral students of Korean history who are currently undertaking their PhD course work and/or in the process of writing their dissertations on Korean history themes. This program is designed to reinforce the presence of Korean Studies abroad, especially in the field of Korean history, by providing doctoral students with opportunities to learn about the latest research trends/findings, receive guidance on dissertation writing, and visit historical archives in Korea.

O Program Overview
   -Lectures by distinguished scholars of Korean history
   -Discussion of history-related research issues and trends in and out of Korea
   -Presentations of participants’ theses/research work
   -Guidance on dissertation preparation
   -Network building of doctoral candidates and professors of Korean history
   -Historical resource archive visits
   -Cultural activities

O Program Qualifications
Doctoral students who are:
   -Undertaking doctoral course work at universities outside of Korea in the field of Korean history-related subjects;
   -Able to make a presentation on their thesis project in Korean or English; and
   -Foreign nationals (Korean nationals with permanent residency status in a country outside Korea are eligible)
※ Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the Korea Foundation reserves the right to grant priority to students in the process of writing their doctoral dissertations.

O Number of Available Participants: Up to 30 PhD students

O Workshop Period: July 20-26, 2015

O Details of Support
   - Economy-class round-trip airfare to/from Korea
   - Accommodations and meals during the workshop period

O Required s for Application
Completed Application Form (please find attached)
Supplemental Materials:
   - Curriculum vitae
   - Proof of enrollment at Ph.D. program
   - Letter of reference from doctoral advisor

O How to apply
The aforementioned Required s for Application should be submitted by email to the Korea Foundation’s Korean Studies Department at fellow@kf.or.kr by May 20, 2015.
Results will be available in late May.


O Contact
T. +82-2-2046-8559
F. +82-2-2046-6075, 6076
E-mail: fellow@kf.or.kr