Announcement
2017 Korean Studies Promotion Program Announcement(AKS)
The Academy of Korean Studies(AKS) hereby announces the new project application support plan for the 2017 Korean Studies Promotion Program.
February 22, 2017
Lee, Joon Sik, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education
Lee, ki Dong, President of the Academy of Korean Studies
1. Program Information
□ Program Objectives
◦ Developing high-quality human resources through provision of support for global hubs for Korean studies engaged in Korean studies and relevant scholars
◦ Strengthening the international competitiveness of Korean Studies by publishing internationally recognized pieces of research
□ Support Details of Each Program
(Budget Unit : KRW million)
Clssification | Program Category | Program Title | Total Budget for 2017 | Budget for New Projects (No. of Projects) | Budget per Project | Support Period | Target of Support | Project Commence- |
Korean | Global Korean Studies | Laboratory Program for Korean Studies | 3,600 | 325(1) | 300 | 5 years | Research Team | 9.1 |
Core University Program for Korean Studies | 4,384 | 400(2) | 200 | 5 years | Overseas leading universities for Korean studies | 9.1. | ||
Seed Program for Korean Studies | 1,725 | 426(9) | 50~100 | 3 years | Professors and researchers at local universities or research institutes | 6.1. |
2. Restrictions on Applications and Participation
□ Researchers may be given Ministry of Education research grants (including Korean Studies Promotion Program, NRF research grants, etc.) for up to three projects per person. However, he/she may serve as project director for only one project, and the personnel expenses cannot be duplicated.
□ An ongoing research project, which is scheduled to be completed on December 31, 2017, or earlier, shall not be included in the number of the current projects stated in the foregoing paragraph.
※ For details, please refer to the application guidelines.
3. Application Methods and Documents to be Submitted
□ Application Methods
◦ Application must be made on KSPS Project Management System website (http://ksps-pms.aks.ac.kr)
□ Documents to be submitted
◦ One copy of research proposal, etc.
※ For details of the research proposal and other documents to be submitted, please refer to the application guidelines.
4. Application Period and Contact Information
Clssification | Program Category | Program Title | Application Period | Contact for Inquiries |
Korean Studies Promotion Program | Global Korean Studies | Laboratory Program for | 2017.4.20. ~ 4.26. | Lee, Geum-bong |
Core University Program for | 2017.4.20. ~ 4.26. | Jung, In-young | ||
Seed Program for Korean Studies | 2017.3.24. ~ 4.5. | Lee, Geum-bong |