Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland

The AKS Graduate Fellowship is GSK' non-degree program which invites international graduate students to the AKS and supports them for six months, providing them with a momentum to grow to be a next generation of promising scholars in Korean Studies. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge of Korea by conducting research at GSKS are very welcome to apply.

A. Felloship Benefits

  1) Monthly stipened of 75,000 KRW is provided.

  2) An economy-class Round Trip Airfare at actual expense is provided.

  3) The on-campus dormitory is available free of charge.

  4) Fellowship Period: From 1st Sep 2025 to 28th Feb 2026 (6 months in total)

  5) Access to the AKS facilities including the library and Jangseogak Archives is given.

  6) Korean language courses are available free of charge.

B. Eligibility: As of the beginning of the fellowship period, applicants should meet all of the following criteria.

  1) An applicant should be either a foreign national or a Korean national who has completed education outside of Korea which is compatible with Korea's elementary, middle, high school and college education.

  2) Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

    - Enrolled in a Master's or a doctoral degree program at an overseas university.

    - Completed coursework and are in the status of ABD (All But Dissertation) in a Master's degree program at an overseas university.

  3) An applicant's research topic should pertain to Korea/Korean studies.

C. Recruitment Schedule

  1) Online Application: 28th April, 10:00 - 9th May, 17:00 KST

  2) Announcement of Selection Result: 20th Jun, 17:00 KST

D. Contact

  1) Tel. +82-31-730-8188

  2) Email: grad_fellowship@aks.ac.kr