AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026

AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026

The AKS Graduate Fellowship is a non-degree program of the Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), which invites international graduate students in the fields of Korean studies to the AKS and supports them in conducting research in Korea for six months.

Eligibility Criteria for the AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026:

• Nationality: An applicant must be a foreign national or a Korean national who has completed education outside of Korea which is compatible with Korea’s elementary, middle, high school, and college education.
• Educational Background: As of the application deadline, applicants must meet one of the following conditions: 
  • Applicants are enrolled in a master’s or a doctoral degree program at an overseas university;
  • Applicants have completed coursework and are in the status of ABD (All But Dissertation) in a master’s or a doctoral degree program at an overseas university;
  • Applicants were conferred a master’s degree at an overseas university.
• Residence: As of the application deadline, applicants must reside in a foreign country outside of Korea.
• Research Topic: An applicant’s research topic should pertain to Korea/Korean studies.

Application Process for the AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026:

• Applicants must complete the online application through the designated AKS application portal.
• Applicants must prepare a research proposal outlining their research objectives, methodology, sources, and six-month research plan.
• Applicants must upload the required supporting documents, such as a CV, proof of enrolment/ABD status, academic transcripts, and passport.
• Applicants must ensure that documents are submitted in the required format and language, with certified translations where applicable.
• Applicants must submit the completed application within the announced application period.

 Value of the Award:

 Research grant of KRW 750,000 per month, round-trip airfare, and accommodation.