Fellowships

The USC Korean Studies Institute postdoctoral fellowships, 2013-2014

Funded by an institutional grant from the Academy of Korean Studies, the USC Korean Studies Institute is accepting applications for its 2013-2014 postdoctoral fellows program. Up to two postdoctoral fellowships will be offered. The postdoctoral program is open to scholars from all fields whose research pertains to Korea or that involves Korea as part of a larger comparative or interdisciplinary research. We particularly encourage proposals from the social sciences and non-traditional fields, such as Korean-American studies. 

In addition to a salary and benefits, the KSI will provide each fellow with shared office space at the KSI and a small research budget. The fellows are expected to participate in Institute programs and support the activities of the KSI. The Fellow must have a Ph.D. in hand, and should be within 5 years of receiving the Ph.D., by the beginning of the appointment.

To apply, please send a 1) letter of application, 2) c.v., 3) thesis abstract, 4) two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by the referees), and 5) a writing sample to Elaine Kim, Associate Director, USC-Korean Studies Institute, (elaineek@dornsife.usc.edu).  The deadline for the receipt of all materials is February 5, 2013. It is strongly encouraged that applicants apply by email, although we will accept hardcopy applications, as well.

Information about USC Korean Studies Institute programs can be found at our website http://dornsife.usc.edu/ksi/home.  USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Visiting Fellow Program, 2013 - 2014

The Korean Studies Institute at the University of Southern California invites applications for its Visiting Fellow Program for calendar year 2013.  Eligible fellows include university faculty members, researchers at research institutes, and promising figures from the worlds of business, politics, journalism, and civic organizations.  Up to eight visiting fellows will be provided with affiliation at USC, library privileges, and a common office space at the Korean Studies Institute.  Each applicant must be self-financed for the duration of the fellowship.

All fellows are expected to actively participate in the programming of the USC Korean Studies Institute in addition to carrying out their particular research projects.  The project proposals must include specific language about how the project will contribute to the Korean studies community at USC, and vice-versa. This will be the basis of evaluation.

Each visiting fellow will be required to pay a $500 non-refundable application fee in addition to an annual administrative fee of $5,000 for academics or $10,000 for non-academics.

If interested in applying, please send, via email, an application packet containing the following items:

1. Cover letter, which specifies the desired length of stay (either 6 months or 12 months), source of financial support, and other information pertinent for consideration.

2. Project proposal (between 1-2 A4 pages).

3. CV or resume.

Also, please send in the $500 application fee to:

Elaine Kim
Associate Director, Korean Studies Institute
809 W. 34th street (AHN),
Los Angeles, CA-90089

Submit your applications early. It takes about four months to process your application. When applying, please take into consideration the time that it will take to make all the necessary arrangements before arriving in LA.

Submit your application with all the required forms and materials. Incomplete or incorrect applications can make your appointment significantly delayed. Thus, you should make sure that the application is completed and correct before submitting it. The application documents must be written in English, and must be either in .pdf or .doc format.  

Please email to:

Elaine Kim
Associate Director, Korean Studies Institute
Tel : 213-740-0005
Fax : 213-821-4073
Email : elaineek@dornsife.usc.edu