APPLICATION

International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies

Teheran-ro 211, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-915, Korea Tel: 82-2-557-5681 Fax: 82-2-557-5684 E-mail: [email protected] http: //www.kfas.or.kr

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies CONTENTS International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015 - 2016 Introduction of Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 01 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016

01 Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies(KFAS) is a non-profit, independent organization founded in 1974. It is dedicated to pro - Introduction of Korea moting advanced studies by supporting doctoral students abroad at Foundation for world-renowned universities and by enriching academic develop - Advanced Studies _ 1 ment in Asia. The programs maintained by KFAS are as follows:

Orientation for the ISEF Fellows Visit to Afforestation Plant 1. Scholarship Program(for Korean Students)

Study Abroad Scholarship The program supports talented Korean students to pursue their 02 doctorate degrees at top universities abroad so they could become Examination for scholarship programs offered to Korean students leaders in their fields, ultimately contributing to social advancement. The International Scholar Undergraduate Student Program Exchange Fellowship _ 6 ※ Achievements (as of October 2014) The program supports undergraduate students who show great ● Ph.D. Awardees and Candidates academic potential and strong social commitment to becoming Cultural Tour Presentation Ph.D. Ph.D. leaders of global society. Institution Awardees Candidates Chinese Classics Program Harvard University 74 17 The Chinese Classics Program is for college students who aim to Stanford University 69 20 enhance their proficiency in classical Chinese texts and literature. 03 University of Chicago 41 17 Prospectus of the International Massachusetts Institute of Technology 38 8 Graduate Student Scholarship Scholar Exchange Fellowship University of California, Berkeley 34 27 There are Classical East Asian Studies Graduate Student Program for the year 2015-2016 _ 8 University of Michigan 35 8 and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Student University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 27 4 Program Korean Language Class Visit to Research Institute Yale University 23 6 Princeton University 20 4 Study in Scholarship University of Pennsylvania 22 9 Established in 2012, the scholarship supports outstanding Korean California Institute of Technology 16 1 PhD candidates studying at top Chinese institutions to become 04 Columbia University 10 5 China experts. Others 212 40 Application Information Total 621 166 and Instructions _ 11 2. Dream Lecture Program ● Careers of Our Graduates

Academic Seminar Farewell Dinner Professors 424 The KFAS Dream Lecture series is a program that provides inspi - Other professions 197 rational speeches to Korean middle school and high school students

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies Introduction of Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 1 institutions in China, Mongo- Location and Year of lia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cam - Establishment of ARCs bodia, Myanmar, and Laos to provide support for research Foreign Studies University projects, academic confer- Beijing, China / 2007 ences, and publication of research findings in their own Chinese Academy of Social Sciences countries. Beijing, China / 2002 Communication University of China Beijing, China / 2002 6. International Forum The 11th Asian Media Forum Academic Shanghai, China / 2002 Forums the Choice of Asia”, focusing on economics, finance, trade, energy, tries, new technologies, digital content, and related policies. University Korea-China LEADership Program and the environment. The first forum was held during the Centen - The 11 th Asian Media Forum co-hosted by Communication Uni - Shenyang, China / 2002 Beijing Forum nial Celebration of Fudan University in 2005. versity of China, KFAS and TV Broadcasting was held in KFAS annually co-hosts Shanghai Forum has seen nine successful rounds with varied key January 2014 in Changsha, China under the theme “New Trend · by KFAS alumni (former recipients of the KFAS Study Abroad the Beijing Forum with , China / 2004 words for each year. The topics of the past forums were “Economic New Challenge·New Direction”. Scholarship, who achieved PhDs from world’s leading universities under the Globalization and the Choice of Asia” in 2005, “Energy, Currency and the KFAS Domestic Scholarship program). Seventy-two KFAS Peking University overarching theme of “The and Common Markets” in 2007, “Transition, Growth and Welfare” International Conference on Confucianism alumni, who are prominent social leaders including university pro - Beijing, China / 2002 Harmony of Civilizations in 2008, “Crisis, Cooperation and Development” in 2009, “Reflect, The International Forum on Confucianism has been annually co- fessors and researchers, have so far volunteered to be the speakers. and Prosperity for All”. Renmin University of China Recover, Restructure” in 2010, “Market, Government and Global hosted by KFAS and Renmin University of China since 2004, deal - Beijing Forum aims to Beijing, China / 2003 Government” in 2011, “Strategies for 2011-2010” in 2012, “Asia’s ing with critical issues in Confucianism. 3. Korea-China LEADership Program promote the study of human - Wisdom: Seeking Harmonious Development in Diversity” in 2013, On November 22 to 23, 2014, the 11 th International Conference ities and social sciences Beijing, China / 2002 and “Asia Transforms: Identifying New Dynamic” in 2014. A total on Confucianism will take place to address the theme of “Justice around the world. It endeav - of 2,100 presentations were made with participants from 34 coun - and Harmony from the Confucian Perspective”at Renmin Universi - Korea-China LEADership Program, an academic exchange pro - Yanbian University ors to promote academic gram that seeks to foster in-depth mutual understanding and friend - , China / 2006 tries and regions so far. ty of China. ship of Korean and Chinese students of both undergraduate and development and social Shanghai Forum boasts an international influence and recogni - University Tumen River Forum graduate levels. The program was launched in 2012 with coopera - progress across the world in tion, and has made a substantial contribution to the status and devel- Hangzhou, China / 2011 tion from Peking University, Fudan University, Renmin University order to contribute to the opment of Fudan University. Through the participation of multiple KFAS and Yanbian University began co-hosting the Tumen of China and Tsinghua University. Every year, KFAS selects 35 development and prosperity Chulalongkorn University disciplines, in-depth and extensive discussions were made on the River Forum in 2008, inviting scholars and experts from China, the Korean students and 35 Chinese students for the three-week acade - of humankind. Beijing Bangkok, Thailand / 2002 critical issues facing the current world and Asia in particular. two Koreas, , , and the to discuss regional Forum believes in promoting issues such as development of the Tumen River area. The overarch - mic exchange program in August. The program aims to promote of Laos and safeguarding the Asian Media Forum ing theme of the forum is “Multicultural Coexistence and Win-win future-oriented cooperation of young leaders for enhancement of Vientiane, Laos / 2002 Korea-China relations. The program is comprised of four key activ - progress of the human soci - Since 2003, KFAS has annually co-hosted Asian Media Forum Cooperation”. National University of Mongolia ities; Learning, Experience, Argumentation and Discovery to bring ety through the peaceful inte- with the Asia Media Research Center of Communication University The seventh Tumen River Forum was held at Yanbian University Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia / 2002 th about this purpose. gration of civilizations. of China in the field of journalism, communication, media indus - from October 11 , 2014 for two days under the theme, International Beijing Forum, initiated in Royal Academy of Cambodia 2004, has been held annually Phnom Penh, Cambodia / 2005 4. International Scholar Exchange for eleven consecutive years. Fellowship(ISEF) Program With the support and assis - Vietnam National University, Hanoi tance from all concerned, Hanoi, Vietnam / 2002 KFAS invites approximately 50 Asian scholars to Korea every Beijing Forum has gradually Yangon University year for a mid / long-term project in collaboration with professors become one of the most Yangon, Myanmar / 2002 and researchers at leading universities and academic institutions in influential academic forums Korea. This program is designed not only to support individual in the region, which attracts scholars’ research, but also to enhance academic mutual under- renowned scholars and social leaders from around the world. The standing and promote cooperation and development in Asia. So far, number of presentations made at the academic platform has reached 760 scholars from 16 countries in Asia have visited Korea under the approximately 3,000 so far. auspices of the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship. Please Beijing Forum 2014 was held on November 7 to 9 at the Diaoyu - refer to page 6 for details. tai State Guesthouse and Peking University under the theme of “China and the World: Tradition, Reality and Future”.

5. Asia Research Centers (ARCs) Shanghai Forum KFAS annually co-hosts the Shanghai Forum with Fudan Uni - KFAS has established 17 Asia Research Center at leading academic versity under the overarching theme, “Economic Globalization and 2013 Beijing Forum

2 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 Introduction of Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 3 Cooperation in Tumen River Area: Visions and Practices” ※ China Lecturer Series

Northeast Asia Forum No. Lecturer and Topic Since 2005, KFAS and have annually co- Prof. CHUNG Jae Ho, Seoul National University 1 hosted the Northeast Asia Forum in Shenyang, China, focusing on How Should We See China’s Rise?: Implications to Korea and the World building peace and promoting economic growth in the region. Prof. BAIK Young Seo, Yensei University th 2 The 2014 Northeast Asia Forum was held from September 26 , The ‘Imperialization’ of Modern China and the Empire Traditions 2014 for two days under the theme, “The Past and Future of North - Dr. JEE Mansoo, Korea Inst. for International Economic Policy east Asia: Communication, Trust and Prosperity” 3 China’s Growth Strategies and Changes: Significance and Challenges

International Conference on Southeast Asian Cul- Prof. LEE Namju, Sungkonghoe University 4 tural Values China’s Ideological Debate: Evaluation and Prospect Co-hosted by KFAS and Royal Academy of Cambodia(RAC) Prof. CHO Young Nam, Seoul National University 5 since 2005, the International Conference on Southeast Asian Cultur- Chinese Dream: Xi Jingping Leadership and China’s Future Trilateral Conference on North-East Asia and the United States Steven Chu, 1997 Nobel Laureate for Physics, giving a keynote speech at the al Values is organized annually by the Asia Research Center at International Symposium on New Frontiers in Scientific Innovation Prof. PARK Sung Joon, Incheon National University RAC. Since being launched, the conference has focused on the fol - 6 lowing critical themes: “Preservation and Promotion of Cul - The Change and Transformation of Chinese Mass Media ture”(2005), “Exchange and Cooperation”(2006), “Promoting Prof. CHEONG Young Rok, Seoul National University Economic Research Institute, Director Zhang Yuyan of Institute of leading scholars served as moderators and panelists from the Community Spirit”(2007), “Angkor: a Symbol of Cultural Prestige 7 China’s Development and the Role of Human Capital: Asia-Pacific Studies at CASS and Director Hua Min of the China Korean side. in Southeast Asia”(2008), “”Cultural Industry”(2009), “The Values The Two-year Observation World Economy Association at Fudan University, participated in of Cultural Heritage”(2010), “Culture in High-tech Era”(2011), this conference. Prof. BAEK Seung-Wook, Chung-Ang University “Harmony in Multi-culture”(2012), Cultural Diversity and Regional 8 9. Others Post-Socialist China and Social Change Integration”(2013), and “Community of Destiny”(2014). China Lecture Series Prof. KANG Jin A, Hanyang University Every month, KFAS hosts a public lecture program inviting Library 9 Tribute System and Korea-China Relation: Why did Denny Korean scholar with his/her expertise in China issues to deliver a KFAS Library was established in order to provide research mate - 7. Understanding China Author China and Korea? lecture on various issues related to China. The first lecture was rials to KFAS scholarship and fellowship recipients, and to aid given by Professor Chung Jaeho of Seoul National University in research of scholars in social sciences, natural sciences, East Asian Prof. KIM Kwang-Ok, Honorary Prof., Seoul National University 10 August 2013. The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies has been hosting Anthropologist’s View on China studies, computer science and electric engineering. The library’s series of Understanding China Conferences and China Lecture collection includes domestic and foreign academic books, journals, Prof. JEON In Gap, Sogang University Series since 2013. The two-track academic programs are conduct- 11 publications of scientific societies, doctoral dissertations, informa - ed based on the network that KFAS has accumulated in China Chinese Dream and Culturalism Tradition 8. Trilateral Conference on North- tion on leading universities and other study abroad reference materi- east Asia and the United States through long-term academic exchange. KFAS seeks to provide Prof. KIM Si Joong, Sogang University als. Research assistance is also provided for the International 12 affluent academic information on China to the Korean public China’s Economy in Transition: Diagnosis and Prognosis Scholar Exchange Fellowship(ISEF) program. through these programs. Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) hosted the Tri - Through and inter-library loan system that is networked with Prof. PARK Cheol Hee, Seoul National University 13 lateral Conference on Northeast Asia and the United States on April Korea Education and Research Information Service(KERIS), Power Struggle in the Asia-Pacific and Korea-China-Japan Relation Understanding China Conference 4, 2014 at the KFAS Conference Hall. The conference was jointly Korea Special Library Association(KSLA), and National Digital KFAS hosted the first Understanding China Conference on July Prof. JIANG Guangwen, Seoul National University organized by the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies, Brook - Science Links(NDSL) offered by the Korea Institute of Science 16th 2013 under the theme, “Xi Jinping Government’s Foreign Pol- 14 Understanding Chinese Law: Introduction to the Concept of Law, ings Institution, and the School of International Studies of Peking and Technology Information(KISTI), the KFAS Library is able to icy and Social Reform”. Yan Xuetong, Dean of the Institute of Legal History, and Judicial System University. provide users materials from hundreds of libraries in and outside Modern International Relations at Tsinghua University, Zhao The conference was composed of three sessions that addressed(1) of Korea. Suisheng, Director of Center for China-US Cooperation at the Uni- the U.S.-China relations, (2) peace and security in Northeast Asia, versity of Denver, Han Baojiang, Director of the International and (3) regional economic order in Northeast Asia. Interactive dis - New Frontiers in Scientific Innovation Institute for Strategic Studies of the Party School of the Central cussions took place in front of an audience of more than 600 includ - The International Symposium on New Frontiers in Scientific Committee of the CPC, Jin Canrong, Associate Dean with the ing ambassadors from approximately 40 countries. Innovation was hosted by the Korea Foundation for Advanced School of International Studies at Renmin University of China and Six prominent scholars from the Brookings Institution, includ - Studies (KFAS) on July 8, 2014 in Seoul as part of events com - Zhu Feng, Professor at the School of International Studies at ing Kenneth LIEBERTHAL, Jonathan D. Pollack, Richard C. memorating the 40th anniversary of KFAS. The open-to-public Peking University and other prominent scholars presented their Bush, and Robert Einhorn participated in the conference. Six Chi - event drew approximately 850 participants. academic findings and led debates. More than 500 people came to nese scholars including Jia Qingguo (Peking University), Yuan The keynote speeches were delivered by Nobel Laureate Steven this conference. Peng (China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations), Chu (1997 Nobel Laureate for Physics; U.S. Secretary of Energy The second Understanding China Conference was held on Sep - and Ni Feng (Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of from 2009 to 2013; William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Physics and tember 24 th, 2013 under the theme of “Xi Jinping Government’s Social Sciences) participated. Moon Chung-in (Yonsei Universi - of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Stanford University) and Economy: Challenge and Forecast”. Total of nine scholars includ - ty), Yeom Jae-ho (Korea University), Choi Byung-il (EwhaWom - Prof. Yang Yuliang (President of Fudan University, Shanghai, ing President Chen Yulu of Remin University of China, Professor ans University), Chung Jae-ho (Seoul National University), Lee China; Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences). They spoke Lin Yifu of Peking University who served as the Senior Vice Presi - Jung-hoon (Yonsei University), Park Cheol-hee (Seoul National on “Energy Innovations in a Changing World” and “The Humani - dent of the World Bank, Director Fan Gang of China’s National Understanding China Conference University), Kim Tae-hyo (Sungkyunkwan University), and other ties and Scientific Innovation”, respectively.

4 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 Introduction of Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 5 ISEF Scholars invited the fellowship period in Korea, the fellows enjoy full According to Research Field access to the Foundation’s facilities, such as seminar International rooms and the library to help them conduct their research. 34 Scholar Exchange 79 Currently, this program focuses only on scholars from Fellowship Asia and the Middle East, and 57 we are interested in inviting outstanding scholars in the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 fields of humanities, social 420 sciences, petrochemical engi- 02 neering, electrical engineering (electronic science), telecom - 170 munications, computer sci- ence, and life science. Following the Foundation’s tradition of honoring the free- dom of scholarship, researchers The International Scholar Exchange Fellowship(ISEF) pro - The first to fourteenth cohorts of the ISEF fellows, totaling world affairs. To this end, the Foundation is inviting qualified are given the freedom of choosing research subjects within the gram aims to enhance academic exchange and cooperation 709 scholars from Asian countries such as China, Cambodia, scholars from other countries and supporting them to conduct given fields. among international scholars by providing them with an oppor- India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the research at leading universities or research institutions in Korea. In order to enhance understanding of Korean language, cul- tunity to visit and stay in Korea for one year(or six months) to Philippines, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam, have successfully The fellowship brings a select number of scholars every year ture, and society, KFAS organize Korean language classes and conduct research. This program was implemented in 1999, and completed their research in Korea. The fifteenth cohort, the to Korea and provides comprehensive research expenses, which seminars, as well as trips to various cultural sites, industrial began supporting scholars in early 2000. ISEF fellows for 2014-2015, consisting of fifty-one scholars includes a research stipend, initial settlement support, publica- facilities for the ISEF fellows. from Cambodia, China, India, Kaza- tion support, round-trip airfare, and accident insurance. During khstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam safe- ly arrived in Korea this past August. According to Research Field They have successfully embarked upon, and are currently conducting their proposed research in collabora-

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tion with their host scholars at nine- Total Public Energy History Political Science Science Business Literature Sociology Education Journalism Economics Philosophy Geography Psychology

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institutions in Korea. China 65 27 43 15 45 38 16 5 14 24 8 85 59 4 34 51 16 549 Recently, the West has shown a Cambodia 1132 62 8 12 112 131 growing sense of awareness in tradi- tional Asian culture and ideas India 21111 17 through their reflection on Western Indonesia 1 1 2 civilization. As evidenced by such Kazakhstan 111 3 development, Korea Foundation for Laos 1 583212123 Advanced Studies believes that, in Malaysia 11 2 the 21 st century, a new culture in which Asian values and thoughts Mongolia 44222225711 41 interact with Western ideas will play Myanmar 13 3 2 232 27 631 a vital role. Philippines 11 2 Thus, the ISEF Program has been Russia 1113 implemented as a no-strings- Thailand 11 111 8 215 attached research support program Vietnam 511 139131672 25 47 to help other countries make recip - rocal and balanced advancements Colombia 1 1 2 with Korea to prepare for the 21 st Iran 1 1 century when Asian countries are Iraq 1 1 Arrival of the 2014-2015 ISEF Fellows expected to play a prominent role in Total 77 35 56 19 49 55 40 10 32 25 22 102 63 5 57 79 34 760

6 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 7 (ARC) must submit the application documents directly to - Accident insurance KFAS. Research expenses for the International Scholar Exchange Prospectus 2) Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam Fellowship Program are provided directly to the fellows, Applicants must submit the application documents to Asia and not to either home institutions or hosting institutions. of International Scholar Research Center (ARC) in their country. 3)Asian countries other than those stated above Exchange Fellowship Applicants must submit the application documents to KFAS. 10. Research Support Program for the year 2015-2016 Access to the Library 7. Selection ISEF fellows have access to the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies library for us of the general library and ref- International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 1) Initial screening according to field: erence materials necessary for the stated research projects. Preliminary selection by the screening panel consisting of Lending of Study Facilities 03 scholars in the field of the applicant's expertise. Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies’ seminar room, lec - 2) Comprehensive screening: ture rooms, and other academic resources will be made avail - Final decision through comprehensive screening by the Korea able for academic events related to stated research projects. Foundation for Advanced Studies Steering Committee. Inter - Prior reservations may be necessary to secure study facilities. views may be arranged if necessary. Research Activities Support Program 1. Purpose Those not eligible: To promote participation in meetings, seminars, discussion - Persons already researching in Korea meetings, and colloquiums so that the fellows may facilitate The purpose of the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship - Persons whose prime interest is to teach in Korea 8. Application Deadline their own research ideas through interaction with other scholars. program is to enhance international exchange and cooperation in Applicants should be able to carry out research either in Eng - Korean Language Class promoting mutual understanding and academic advancement lish or Korean, and they should have no disqualifying health February 25, 2015 Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies operates Korean among various cultural groups. To this end, the Korea Foundation problems to conduct research. The stated deadline is the final date that all materials must classes for the fellows to provide a basis for better under - for Advanced Studies supports academically qualified scholars who reach KFAS by. In case of submitting materials to Asia standing the Korean people and society during their stay. The classes are offered from September to July of the following wish to carry out advanced research at leading universities or 4. Research Period Research Centers, deadlines may vary according to institu - research institutions in Korea. tion so please contact your ARC to find out. year. In August, there is a speech contest in the Korean lan - Announcement of results: March 31, 2015 guage for the fellows. 1 Year Cultural Tours 2. Fields of Research - from 2015.9.1 Cultural tours are provided twice during the one year of 9. Details of Financial Support research. The fellows will visit major cities and cultural areas Humanities and social sciences 6 Months of Korea to learn about Korean history and traditions. - from 2015.9.1 ·Economics ·Psychology Research Grant Industrial Site Visits - from 2016.3.1 ·Business administration ·Anthropology - 2,500,000 KRW per month(approximately USD 2,300) Visits to prominent industrial sites and research centers will ·Political science ·Journalism - 1,000,000 KRW after successfully submitting the final provide ISEF fellows with an opportunity to learn about the ·Public administration ·Geography research paper at the end of the fellowship period industrial development of Korea, which will deepen their ·Law ·Philosophy 5. Application Materials understanding of the Korean society. ·Sociology ·History The fellowship is valid only to those who enter Korea within ·Education ·Literature 1) Application form (online application) one month from the recommended date of entry suggested by 2) Statement of proposed activity the Foundation. Energy related fields 11. Presentation of Research Report 3) Two letters of recommendation Publication Incentives ·Petrochemical engineering and related fields 4) Certificate of employment - $5,000 for an article published in an accredited journal (SSCI, AHCI, SCI) Interim progress reports Information science and technology 5) Typical research performance: 2 books, or 2 research papers, or 1 book and 1 research paper (an abstract in English within - $3,000 for an article published in a domestic journal (in the The fellows are required to submit progress reports on the ·Electrical engineering(Electronic science) 300 words must be submitted for each book or research paper) fellow's own country) equal in recognition to those registered ·Telecommunications 6) Letter of research affiliation from the host institution in at the National Research Foundation of Korea ·Computer science and related fields Korea(if available at the time of application) Within two years from the date of the fellow's return to his/her Life science country, the incentives are provided for papers indicating that the research was funded by the ISEF program of KFAS. * Those in fields other than specified are not eligible to apply. 6. Submission of Application Initial settlement support 1,000,000 KRW (one-time payment) 3. Eligible Applicants 1) China Round trip airfare Applicants from institutions where Asia Research Center Economy-class round trip airfare between the airport nearest to University faculty members and institution researchers from (ARC) is located must submit the application documents to the fellow’s residential place and Seoul countries in Asia and the Middle East with a doctoral degree the center. Medical insurance All applicants, in principle, must be 50 years old or less. Applicants from institutions without Asia Research Center - National health insurance upon request ISEF Fellows visit SK Energy Ulsan Complex

8 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 Prospectus of International Scholar Exchange Fellowship for the year 2015-2016 9 Asia Research Center Contact Information

China Yanbian University Beijing Foreign Studies University Asia Research Center Information Center for Worldwide No.977 Gongyuan Road Application Asia Research Yanji, 133002, China 2 North Xisanhuan Avenue T. 86-433-2732181, 2436506 Beijing 100089, China E. [email protected] Information and T. 86-10-88813845 E. [email protected] Asia Research Center Instructions Chinese Academy of Social Sciences No.48, Tianmushan Road Asia Research Center Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310028, China International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 T. 86-571-88273077 International Cooperation Bureau The first cultural trip for the 2014-2015 ISEF fellows No. 5 Jianguomennei Dajie E. [email protected], [email protected] Beijing 100732, China Cambodia 04 T. 86-10-85195139, 6143 Royal Academy of Cambodia proposed research project on November 15, E. [email protected] Asia Research Center February 15, and May 15. Communication University of China Russian Federation Blvd., P.O.Box 553 Final research paper Phnom Penh, Cambodia Asia Media Research Center The fellows are also required to submit the How to Apply Online Thoroughly read “Prospectus of the International Scholar No.1, East Street, Dingfuzhuang T. 855-23-890180 research paper on the basis of their research Exchange Fellowship(ISEF) for the year 2015-2016” to make Chaoyang District, Beijing 100024, China E. [email protected] conducted during the fellowship period by sure that you meet all requirements concerning the field of T. 86-10-65779492 Laos Please carefully read the following information and instructions February 15, 2016 or August 15, 2016 in E. [email protected], [email protected] National University of Laos before applying online. research, eligibility, and region/country. Those that do not Asia Research Center order to conclude their research project. The meet such requirements will be rejected without notice. Fudan University format of the final research paper should fol- Order of Online Application Asia Research Center Dongdok Campus, POB 7322 2) Become a KFAS member to log in Guanghua Building 603 Sub.East Section Vientiane, Lao PDR low internationally acceptable styles in 1. Confirmation of eligibility 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China T. 856-21-740283 academia. 2. Log in(www.kfas.or.kr) Those who are eligible to apply for the ISEF program must T. 86-21-65642717 E. [email protected], [email protected] 3. Completion of online application form (filling out necessary first go to the KFAS website at www.kfas.or.kr and join to E. [email protected], Mongolia become a member. 12. Fellow’s Obligations information, preparing research proposal, attaching files) [email protected] National University of Mongolia 4. Submission of supplementary documents (two recommenda- Once you become a KFAS member, an authentication num - Liaoning University Asia Research Center tion letters, two pieces of research performance, certificate of ber will be sent to the e-mail address that was provided. The Asia Research Center Room 213A, 1st building, Ikh Surguuliin The fellow shall devote herself/himself to the employment, letter of research affiliation) authentication number must be entered the first time you log No.66 Chongshan Zhong Road, Huanggu gudamj-1, Baga Toiruu, Sukhbaatar district, stated research project in their application in. Please make sure there are no spaces preceding and/or pro- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia POB 46A-523 5. Confirmation of application process District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110036, China without committing to any type of employ - ceeding the authentication number when it is entered. The T. 976-11-322568, 320159 T. 86-24-62202235 ment that the Korea Foundation for Advanced authentication number must be entered only the first time you E. [email protected] E. [email protected] Studies hasn’t approved. 1. What to Prepare before Applying log in. Afterwards, you simply need to enter your ID and Nankai University Myanmar The fellow may participate in activities that password. Make sure you enter the correct e-mail address Yangon University Asia Research Center are allowed within the limits permitted by 1) Check your eligibility to apply when you become a member. Asia Research Center 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300071, China their visa status. Convocation Road, Kamaryut Towrship T. 86-22-23500327 The fellow shall not perform any act in viola - E. [email protected] Yangon 11041 Union of Myanmar tion of any law of Korea during the fellowship Peking University T. 951-531486, 502078 period. Asia Pacific Research Institute E. [email protected] The fellow shall not receive any other finan - st RM.216, 1 Courtyard, Beijing 100871, China cial support other than research expenses pro - T. 86-10-62756800 Thailand E. [email protected] Chulalongkorn University vided by the International Scholar Exchange Asia Research Center Fellowship Program. Renmin University of China Room 204, Jamjuri 1 Bldg., 2nd Floor The fellow shall reside in Korea for the fel - Asia Research Center, International Office Phyathai Road, Pathumwan lowship period, and sh e/he shall not leave No.59 Zhongguancun Street Bangkok 10330 Thailand Korea temporarily at he r/his discretion with- Haidian District, Beijing 100872, China T. 662-2183203 T. 86-10-62515293 E. [email protected] out prior approval by the Korea Foundation E. [email protected] for Advanced Studies. Vietnam The fellow shall return to he r/his home insti- Tsinghua University Vietnam National University, Hanoi tution after the fellowship period expires. Asia Research Center Asia Research Center Wenxilou 107, Beijing 100084, China Room No. 504, 5th Fl., Headquarter Bld. 144 Xuan Failure to comply with the above-mentioned T. 86-10-62792578, 62772802 Thuy Rd., Cau Giay District Hanoi, Vietnam regulations specified as “Fellow’s Obliga - E. [email protected], T. 844-37547987 tions” may result in disadvantages or expul - [email protected] E. [email protected] http:// arc.vnu.edu.vn sion of the fellow from the Program. International Conference Commemorating the 20 Years of Korea-China Diplomatic Relations

10 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2015-2016 Application Information and Instructions 11 2. Online Application ized academic interest within the field. If such an arrangement with - Background: Place your research project in an academic an institution in Korea is not 1) Completing the application form context by referring to major works by other scholars on the available at the time of topic. A selected bibliography may be attached in order to application, upon your From the main page of the KFAS website (www.kfas.or.kr), specify the background of your proposed project. Also award of the fellowship, you may click “ISEF Application” on the bottom of main describe how your proposed research plan is related to your you should contact Korea page. You may also go to “International Program” and then previous study/research and fits your future academic goals. scholars to arrange your go to “ISEF” to click “ISEF Application”. - Objectives: Write a clear and detailed description of your research affiliation, then The ISEF Application section of the website is made of three proposed research objectives. inform us of the arrange- pages: Personal Information, Academic Information, and - Scope, design and methodology: Describe the scope, design ments as soon as your Additional Information. Only after completing each page, and research methods of the proposed research project. research affiliation is set up. you may be able to save the information entered. You cannot - Schedule: Explain how your project can be completed Fellows should find their own host scholar since they save an incompletely entered page. After saving all three within the time period of this fellowship. themselves best understand pages, the application form is complete. - Significance: Explain the significance of the proposed pro - their research and field of All items must be entered in English. For applicants from ject for the academic field, your own professional develop - study more than anyone China, Chinese may be entered in some cases but always ment and home country. else. For active cooperation along with English. - Plan for dissemination: Describe plans for dissemination and exchange during the Required fields (marked with a red dot) must be entered in of results both in your home country and elsewhere. research period, it is also - Publications: A complete listing of all publications should order that you move to the next item. best for the fellows and host be included in this section and must be translated into Eng - In the middle of the Personal Information page, you must scholars to be in direct con - select the Asia Research Center(ARC) that applies to you. lish. Use the standard format for bibliographic citation. tact. You are also advised to In case of Chinese applicants, please select your home At the beginning of your proposal, indicate your full name, inquire about whether institution. For those from Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, affiliation, field of research, and topic of proposed research. Academic seminars by ISEF fellows accommodations, such as Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, please select the ARC Only electronic files that end in doc, docx, pdf, and ppt may dormitory or apartment, of that represents your country. (refer to page 2 for institutions be attached. The file name should be your full name. the institution are available. where ARCs are established) Only those that acquire ARC (e.g.Wang Lei.doc) However, if you belong to an ARC in China or belong to a country You must throughly discuss each other’s role and involve - approval may proceed to the KFAS evaluation and selection. where an ARC is found (Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, ment in each other’s research before entering Korea. If you do not belong to an ARC, please select “Korea”. 3) Attaching your photo Thailand, Vietnam), you must submit the documents to the ARC. If you apply without indicating which ARC you belong to After an initial screening at ARCs, documents that belong to eligi - 5. Confirmation of Application Process even though you belong to one, the application will not be Please attach your recent portrait shot.(e.g. passport photo) ble applicants will then be sent to KFAS from the ARCs. considered for evaluation. Online applications that are sent to After submitting your application form, you may check the KFAS cannot be sent to the ARCs. 1) Recommendation Letters progress at My Page. After completing the application form, you may temporarily 3. Supplementary Documents to be An application to the ISEF program reguires two recommen - Admission will be announced on March 31, 2015, which save the entered information to come back later and make cor- Submitted dations. You may download the format at the KFAS home - may also be checked at My Page. rections. You may log in and check the information at My page. (Community-Download) Page. After you make the final submission, you will not be After completing the online application form, you must submit two Please follow the instructions given on the recommendation able to change any of the entered information. recommendation letters, two pieces of research results, certificate form. At least one recommendation should come from a source not affiliated with your institution. 6. Important Notice Every question must be answered completely and carefully. of employment, and letter of research affiliation to KFAS by post. Recommendation should come from those who are in a posi - tion to comment on your abilities and qualifications to carry out 1) All documents must reach KFAS by the application deadline 2) Completing your research propos- the stated research project in Korea and its value in relation to in order to be considered for the following academic year, al and attaching documents your research and teaching responsibilites in your country. which begins in September. If a recommender is Korean, he/she may write in Korean and Applicants should organize their submit directly to KFAS. 2) All communication, including questions about your applica - proposals to address the following tion, should be sent to the Asia Research Center(ARC) in the items and attach the document at 2) Typical Research Performance applicant’s respective country or to KFAS. the end of the application process. Two pieces of research performance that best illustrate your First of all, prepare the proposal work(i.e. books or research papers) must be submitted. An 3) If an application form is not completely filled out and/or is including the following informa - English abstract within 300 words each shall be attached. not accompanied by proper documents, the applicant may be tion on separate A4 sheets. A mini- rejected without notice. mum of four A4 sheets (Standard 3) Certificate of Employment Times New Roman font 12 pt, 4) No submitted documents will be returned to applicants. single-spaced) is required. 4. Host Institution in Korea 5) Even after accepted as an ISEF fellow, he/she may be can - - Motivation and need for the pro - You may attach a copy of the letter of appointment, if available, celled from the program if he/she is found to have provided ject: Be specific about your special - Main Conference Hall of KFAS from the host institution in Korea along with other documents. incorrect information.

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