Overview
The AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026 offers fully funded opportunities for international scholars to conduct research in Korean Studies at the Academy of Korean Studies in South Korea. This prestigious fellowship supports advanced research in various fields related to Korea, including humanities and social sciences, providing a comprehensive package covering living expenses, travel, and research costs.
Opportunity snapshot
Academy of Korean Studies (AKS)
Academy of Korean Studies (AKS)
Korean Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, East Asian Studies
Tuition fees, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance
Editorial review notes
This page is an independent application-planning note for a fully funded or broad-coverage fellowship. It adds applicant-fit context, destination checks, and verification steps so readers do not rely on a copied deadline or title alone.
Verification checklist
- Open aks.ac.kr and confirm the current call, closing time, and applicant country rules.
- Compare the award coverage with tuition, housing, health insurance, visa, travel, and first-month living costs.
- Check whether the university, department, supervisor, embassy, or conference organizer has an earlier internal deadline.
- Save the official page or PDF with the date checked before writing essays or paying any application-related fee.
Eligibility checklist
- Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher
- demonstrate strong academic merit
- and have a clear research proposal related to Korean Studies. Proficiency in English or Korean is required. Specific eligibility criteria may vary
- so refer to the official guidelines.
Deadline and study details
May 12, 2026
1 year(s)
Not specified
No stated limit
Study destination context
Global university networks, Research-intensive public universities, Specialized institutes
National libraries, University research libraries, Open-access repositories
International calls let applicants compare countries, campus cultures, library access, and quality of life before committing.
How to apply
Applications are typically submitted online through the official AKS portal. Prepare your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a detailed research proposal, and a personal statement. Ensure all documents meet the specified format and are submitted before the deadline.
Application preparation plan
- Open the official page first and confirm the current deadline, eligibility rules, and required documents.
- Prepare a focused CV, transcript file, purpose statement, and references before starting the application form.
- Use the host university, library access, and study destination notes to make the motivation letter specific.
- Save a copy of the submitted application and set reminders for interview, nomination, or document-verification steps.
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Ready to apply?
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