Hosted by the Research Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University 

Sponsored by the Pony Chung Foundation

The 6th 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 sixth 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. 

The sixth RIKS Academy draws upon a foundation of the experiences of the past five years and will implement a new structure. The focus lectures will be accompanied by a roundtable discussion, and additionally there are plans to create more focused, systematic research presentations with panels that correspond with the research themes. Due to the global pandemic, RIKS Academy will take place over 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, August 2 - Friday, August 6, 2021 (for the duration of five days) 

○ Main Programs: ① Intensive courses run by leading scholars 

② Participant research presentations 

③ Research presentation panels

○ 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 (focus lecture, research presentations) (must meet all listed requirements)

○ Award Information: 

- Amount awarded: KRW 1 million per participant 

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

○ Application Instructions: 

1) For Individual Participants

- Complete the online application form:

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

- Submit a two-page 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. 

2) For Panel Participants

*Each panel consists of 3-4 people and should submit a shared ‘panel application’ in conjunction with individual research statements.

- Complete the online application form:

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

- Submit a two-page Research Statement to icks@korea.ac.kr

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

○ Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 (KST) (All deadlines are strictly enforced) 

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