Hosted by the Research Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University

Sponsored by the Pony Chung Foundation 

The 5th RIKS Academy for Young Korean Studies Scholars

Over the past decades, the Korean Studies field has seen quantitative and qualitative growth alongside an ever-increasing number of researchers inside and outside Korea. Despite the ever growing diversity of countries, cultures, and academic environments from which our researchers come from, many young researchers often do not have many opportunities to share their findings and receive valuable feedback. 

Korea University's Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS) worked in collaboration with the support of the Pony Chung Foundation to create an international platform, the RIKS Academy, in 2016. Since its founding in 1957, RIKS, a leader in Korean studies, has fulfilled its long-term mission of fostering interactions among young researchers and broadening the research of Korean studies. This year, the fifth RIKS Academy will bring together scholars of philosophy, history, culture, and literature for intensive courses designed to explore Korean studies in its broader regional context. 

Due to the global pandemic, the 5th RIKS Academy will take place using Zoom. The following two events aim to deepen participants' expertise and broaden networking connections between young Korean studies scholars: (1) Korean studies seminars led by leading scholars in the field and (2) Participants' presentations and discussions of their research topics. The RIKS encourages all participants' research and cooperation, and we look forward to working with you. 

○ Dates: Monday, December 14 ? Friday, December 18, 2020 (for the duration of five days) 

○ Main Programs: ① Intensive courses run by leading scholars ② Participant research presentations 

○ Location: Zoom meeting room 

○ Host: Research Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS), Korea University 

○ Sponsor: Pony Chung Foundation

○ Eligibility Criteria: 

- Student enrolled in a Korean Studies graduate program 

- Currently taking classes conducted in Korean, and can participate in discussions and presentations in Korean (intensive courses, research presentations) (must meet all aforementioned requirements) 

○ Award Information: 

- Amount awarded: KRW 1 million for overseas participants, KRW 1 million for domestic students 

○ Number of Participants: 20 persons (10 domestic students, 10 overseas students) 

○ Application Instructions: 

- Completed online application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1smR2oBTnKs87KXaRUlC-mO06yejjEvYfylIzR2JDmGU/edit 

- 2 Pages of Research Statement to icks@korea.ac.kr 

* Research Statement should include your name, title of research presentation, research outline, research objectives and significance, preliminary research introduction, and sample drafts of the presentation. 

○ Application Deadline: October 31, 2020 (KST) (All deadlines are strictly enforced) 

For more detailed information, please refer to the attached .pdf file.