Korea Institute for
International Economic Policy (KIEP) is pleased to offer two Fellowship
Programs i.e. Visiting Scholars Program and Visiting Fellows Program. Foreign
scholars are eligible to apply for these fellowships programme.
The overall
objective of the Visiting Schol
ars Program is to promote exchanges and provide
networking opportunities with researchers at KIEP and other universities or
research institutes in Korea.
The Korea Institute
for International Economic Policy (KIEP) was founded in 1990 as a
government-funded economic research institute. It is a leading institute
concerning the international economy and its relationship with Korea. KIEP advises
the government on all major international economic policy issues and serves as
a warehouse of information on Korea’s international economic policies. Further,
KIEP carries out research by request from outside institutions and
organisations in all areas of the Korean and international economies.
Course
Level: This
is a visiting scholarship for three to six months.
Study
Subject:
Visiting Scholars Program are awarded in the international economics field of
studies as well as Visiting Fellows Program are awarded in area studies (e.g.
Brexit, Eurasian Economic Union, U.S.-China relations), development policy, and
international economic policy.
Scholarship
Award: Visiting Scholars Program
The duration of the
program is one month and scholars will live and work in Sejong. KIEP will
provide a round-trip airfare economy class and accommodation. The
cost-of-living stipend will amount to approximately KRW 2,800,000, but
otherwise, scholars must be able to provide their own transportation costs and
living expenses. Scholars will submit a report for the KIEP World Economy Brief
* which will be uploaded on the KIEP website.
Visiting
Fellows Program
The duration of the
program is three to six months. Scholars will live in Daejeon and work in
Sejong. KIEP will provide a round-trip airfare economy class and accommodation.
A lump-sum payment of KRW 2,500,000 will be paid to scholars upon arrival at
KIEP plus the research support grant of KRW 4,500,000 paid in two instalments
(50% pre-paid and 50% paid upon publication approval), but otherwise, scholars
must be able to provide their own transportation costs and living expenses.
Scholars will spend approximately 50-60% of the time on a self-directed
research project (with a KIEP research fellow) and submit a working paper. The
working paper will be published as a booklet. The remainder of the time will be
spent on counsel on research and exploring opportunities for joint research.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Sejong,
Korea
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship.
Visiting
Scholars Program
Eligibility
criteria
Foreign scholars in
the international economics field of studies are encouraged to apply. They
should hold either i) doctoral degrees or ii) M.A. degrees with at least 7
years of relevant professional experiences in emerging economic policy issues.
Working knowledge of English is required. Korean citizens and Korean nationals
with permanent residence status in foreign countries are not eligible to apply.
* The KIEP World Economy Brief (WEB) is a five-page English report on the
analysis of current issues related to various topics including economic
cooperation, trade, investment, employment, and structural reforms.
Visiting
Fellows Program
Eligibility
criteria
Foreign scholars
with research interests in area studies (e.g. Brexit, Eurasian Economic Union,
U.S.-China relations), development policy, and international economic policy
are encouraged to apply. Preferred qualification includes a doctoral degree and
extensive research experience. Working knowledge of English is required. Korean
citizens and Korean nationals with permanent residence status in foreign
countries are not eligible to apply.
Nationality:
Foreign
scholars are eligible to apply for these fellowships programme.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Visiting Scholars Program: M.A. degrees with at least 7 years of
relevant professional experiences in emerging economic policy issues.
Visiting Fellows
Program: Preferred qualification includes a doctoral degree and extensive
research experience.
English language
Requirements: Working knowledge of English is required.
How to
Apply:
Submit your applications to the Outreach Team: outreach-at-kiep.go.kr. The
application packet must include:
- Visiting
Scholars Program Visiting Fellows Program - Documents
KIEP application form (available on KIEP website) - Curriculum
Vitae - One
publication - A
letter of recommendation - A short
summary of the topic to be covered in the KIEP World Economy Brief A
research proposal (not to exceed 1,800 words)
Application
Deadline:
Applications are accepted all year round. A committee review is conducted
biannually in June and December. Applicants should select one of the
following two Fellowship Programs.
