To all international students seeking research opportunities abroad, do you want to experience hands-on research at one of South Korea’s leading research institutes? Well, here is an exciting opportunity. Applications are invited for the AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026. A fully funded fellowship program in South Korea, organized by the Graduate School of Korean Studies at the Academy of Korean Studies invities applications from Korean and International students from across the world to conduct cutting-edge research in areas related to Korean studies, such as Arts, culture, Humanities, and social sciences.
It’s a 6-month immersive non-degree fellowship program that allows students to conduct research in South Korea while immersing themselves in Korean culture. The fellowship is intended for students currently pursuing their Master’s or PhD degree programs at accredited overseas institutes. The objective of the AKS fellowship program is to support talented students to carry out research in South Korea and empower them to become promising scholars in Korean studies.
The fellowship covers all the costs related to the program, including a competitive monthly stipend, travel support, accommodation, and access to the institute’s state-of-the-art facilities. No application fee is required; the last date for application submission is May 8, 2026. Learn more about the AKS fellowship below:
Details About AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: South Korea
- Host Institute: Academy of Korean Studies (AKS)
- Open for: All Nationals, including Domestic students
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Fellowship for: Graduate students
- Duration: 6 Months
- Dates: September 1st – February 28th, 2027
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AKS Fellowship Coverage
The AKS fellows will receive comprehensive support, which includes:
- A monthly stipend of 750,000 KRW
- Economy class round-trip airfare expenses
- On-campus accommodation
- Access to the institute’s state-of-the-art facilities (Library, Labs, and Jangseogak archives)
- Free Korean language course
Eligiblity Criteria
To be eligible for the Academy of Korean Studies fellowship, you must meet the following criteria:
- The fellowship is inviting both international students and Korean nationals pursuing their degrees outside Korea.
- Students pursuing their master’s or PhD degree programs from overseas universities
- Your research topic must align with Korea or Korean Studies
- Previous AKS fellows are not eligible to apply
- Designate an AKS professor as your academic supervisor
- Proficiency in the Korean language is an assett
Benefits
- Experience hands-on research in Korea Studies
- Conduct research under the mentorship of the assigned AKS professor
- Full access to institute facilities
- Expand your networks with fellows from across the world
- Experience Korean culture
- No Application fee is required
Required Documents:
- Application form
- Personal Statment
- Research Plan
- Proof of degree enrollment
- Letter of Recommendation
- Passport copy
- ID photo
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How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the AKS fellowship need to complete the online application via offical portal. Visit the fellowship offical link below, create an account, fill out your online application, upload the required documents, and submit.
For more details and to apply, visit the offical link below:
APPLY FOR AKS KOREA FELLOWSHIP 2026
