International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017-2018 Korea Foundation for Advance Studies Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies Teheran-ro 211, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06141, Korea Tel: 82-2-557-5681 Fax: 82-2-557-5684 E-mail: [email protected] http: //www.kfas.or.kr Introduction ContentS International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017 - 2018 to Korea Foundation 01 for Advanced Studies International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017- 2018 01. Introduction to Korea Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) is an indepen- dent non-profit organization founded in 1974. KFAS is dedicated to Foundation for promoting academic development and social progress by funding Advanced Studies _1 exceptional students to earn their doctoral degrees overseas at Orientation for the ISEF Fellows Visit to Afforestation Plant world-renowned universities. In addition, KFAS has created addi- tional programs to expand our academic network and create acade- mic opportunities for the public. KFAS’s programs are as follows: 02. 1. ScholArShip progrAmS (For KoreAn International StudentS) Scholar Exchange Scholarship Program Exam Doctoral Study Abroad Program Fellowship _6 The Study Abroad Scholarship program supports exceptional Cultural Tour Korean Language Presentation Korean students to pursue their doctorate degrees at top universities abroad and become leaders in their fields, ultimately contributing to Undergraduate Student Scholarship Program social advancement. The Undergraduate Student Program supports undergraduate stu- dents who show great academic potential and strong social commit- ※ Achievements (as of October 2016) ment to become leaders of the global society. 03. • Ph.D. Recipients and Candidates Information of International Ph.D. Ph.D. Classical Chinese Studies Program Institution Recipients Candidates Scholar Exchange Fellowship The Chinese Classics Program is offered to college students who aim to enhance their proficiency in classical Chinese texts. 2017-2018 _8 Harvard University 80 14 Stanford University 77 30 Korean Language Class Visit to Industrial Site University of Chicago 45 19 Graduate Student Scholarship Program Massachusetts Institute of Technology 42 15 The Graduate Student Scholarship Program constitutes of the University of California, Berkeley 40 26 East Asian Studies Graduate Student Program and Electrical Engi- University of Michigan 41 7 neering and Computer Science Graduate Student Program. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 29 1 04. Yale University 26 10 Study in China Program Princeton University 20 5 The Study in China Program was established in 2012 to support University of Pennsylvania 22 7 Application outstanding Korean Ph.D. candidates at top Chinese institutions California Institute of Technology 16 3 Instructions _11 who aspire to become China experts. Columbia University 10 8 Others 238 45 Academic Seminar Farewell Dinner Total 686 190 2. dreAm lecture progrAm • Careers of Our Alumni Professors 449 The Dream Lecture program provides inspirational lectures by Other professions 237 KFAS alumni to middle school and high school students. 93 KFAS Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies Introduction to Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 1 2004. Beijing Forum has ARC Location and gradually become one of the Year of Establishment most influential academic forums attracting renowned Beijing Foreign Studies University scholars and leaders from Beijing, China / 2007 around the world. As of 2015, over 3,000 presenta- Chinese Academy of Social Sciences tions have been made at Bei- Beijing, China / 2002 jing Forum over the years. Communication University of China Beijing Forum 2016 was Beijing, China / 2002 held from November 4 to 6 Fudan University at the Diaoyutai State Guest- Korea-China LEADership Program Shanghai, China / 2002 house and Peking University 2016 Shanghai Forum 2015 Tianjin Forum under the theme of “Differ- Liaoning University ent Paths with Common Shenyang, China / 2002 alumni who are prominent university professors and researchers Responsibilities.” Nankai University tent, and related policies. The 9th Tumen River Forum was held at Yanbian University have volunteered their services as of now. Tianjin, China / 2004 The 12th Asia Media Forum, co-hosted by KFAS and Communi- from October 15 to 16, 2016 under the theme of “Harmony and Shanghai Forum Peking University cation University of China, is scheduled to be held in early 2017. Inclusiveness: New Pathways to International Cooperation and KFAS annually co-hosts Beijing, China / 2002 Exchanges in Tumen River Area.” 3. internAtionAl ScholAr exchAnge the Shanghai Forum with International Confucian Forum FellowShip (iSeF) progrAm Fudan University under the Renmin University of China The International Forum on Confucianism has been co-hosted by Northeast Asia Forum overarching theme of “Eco- Beijing, China / 2003 KFAS and Renmin University of China since 2004, and discusses Since 2005, KFAS and Liaoning University have annually co- KFAS invites approximately 50 Asian scholars to Korea every nomic Globalization and the Tsinghua University critical issues in Confucianism. hosted the Northeast Asia Forum in Shenyang, China, which focus- year for six months or one year to conduct research projects in col- Choice of Asia,” focusing on Beijing, China / 2002 From November 22 to 23, 2014, the 11th International Confer- es on building peace and promoting economic growth in the region. laboration with professors and researchers at leading universities economics, finance, trade, ence on Confucianism took place to address the theme of “Justice The 2016 Northeast Asia Forum was held from September 23 to Yanbian University and academic institutions in Korea. This program is designed not energy, and the environment. and Harmony from the Confucian Perspective”at Renmin Universi- 24, 2016 under the theme of “Northeast Asia at a Political and Eco- Yanji, China / 2006 only to support the research of individual scholars, but also to The first forum was held ty of China. nomic Crossroads.” enhance academic mutual understanding and promote cooperation during the Centennial of Zhejiang University and development in Asia. As of 2016, 838 scholars from 17 coun- Fudan University in 2005, Hangzhou, China / 2011 Tumen River Forum International Conference on Southeast Asian Cultur- tries in Asia and the Middle East have participated in this program. and a total of 2,100 presenta- Chulalongkorn University KFAS and Yanbian University began co-hosting the Tumen al Values Please refer to page 6 for details about the program. tions have been made so far Bangkok, Thailand / 2002 River Forum in 2008, inviting scholars and experts from China, The International Conference on Southeast Asian Cultural Values by participants from 34 South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Russia, and the United States to has been co-hosted annually by KFAS and the Royal Academy of National University of Laos countries. discuss regional issues such as the development of the Tumen River Cambodia (RAC) since 2005. Over the years, the conference has Vientiane, Laos / 2002 4. ASiA reSeArch centerS (ArcS) Shanghai Forum boasts an area. The overarching theme of the forum is “Multicultural Coexis- focused on the following critical themes: “Preservation and Promo- international influence and National University of Mongolia tence and Win-win Cooperation.” tion of Culture” (2005), “Exchange and Cooperation” (2006), “Pro- KFAS has established 17 Asia Research Center at leading aca- recognition, and has made a Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia / 2002 demic institutions in China, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cam- substantial contribution to Royal Academy of Cambodia bodia, Myanmar, and Laos. The centers provide support for the status and development Phnom Penh, Cambodia / 2005 research projects, academic conferences, and publication of of Fudan University. research findings. Through the participation of Vietnam National University, Hanoi multiple disciplines, in-depth Hanoi, Vietnam / 2002 and extensive discussions Yangon University 5. internAtionAl AcAdemic ForumS were made on the critical Yangon, Myanmar / 2002 issues facing the current Beijing Forum world and Asia in particular. KFAS annually co-hosts the Beijing Forum with Peking Univer- Shanghai Forum 2016 was held from May 28 to 30 at the Shang- sity under the overarching theme of “The Harmony of Civilizations hai International Conference Center and Fudan University under the and Prosperity for All.” theme of “Interconnectivity, Integration and Innovation: Building Beijing Forum aims to promote the study of humanities and Community of Common Destiny in Asia.” social sciences around the world. It endeavors to promote academic development and social progress across the world in order to con- Asian Media Forum tribute to the development and prosperity of humankind. Beijing Since 2003, KFAS has annually co-hosted the Asian Media Forum strives to promote and safeguard the progress of human soci- Forum with the Asia Media Research Center of Communication ety through the peaceful integration of civilizations. University of China to discuss the latest research in the fields of Beijing Forum has been held annually since in was founded in journalism, communication, media, new technologies, digital con- 2015 Beijing Forum 2 International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017-2018 Introduction to Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 3 moting Community Spirit” (2007), “Angkor: a Symbol of Cultural China Lecture Series: Invited Lectures by Chinese Scholars Prestige in Southeast Asia” (2008), “Cultural