The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is delighted to announce the application guidelines for 2027 Korean Studies Grant Program. This program provides variety of funding opportunities for researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea, to enhance the quality of Korean studies and globalize Korean studies. Anyone who is interested in this program and meets the eligibility is welcome to apply.
1. Programs
Academic Research
The program supports academic research, either individual or collaborative, on Korea-related subjects.
Eligibility:
Researchers affiliated with universities or research institutions outside Korea who hold a doctoral degree and have published research results within the past four years (August 2022–July 2026) in registered journals (SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, Scopus, KCI, or CSSCI listed journals), in other peer-reviewed journals, or as academic publications (published by an academic publisher after a review process).
* Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may still qualify if they can demonstrate the academic quality of their publications.
Conference and Workshop
The program supports academic conferences and workshops on Korea-related subjects
International or national conference or workshop
Thematic conference or workshop
Eligibility:
Researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea.
At least two Korean Studies research publications or academic conferences organized within past 10 years
※ For newly established organizations, at least one is required.
Scholarly Publication
The program assists scholarly publication for the broad dissemination of original research results in Korean Studies.
Scholarly Journal
Book Publication
Eligibility:
Researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea
(Book Publication) Applicants must have a signed contract with an overseas publisher of scholarly books related to Korean Studies without receiving any other publication support from other institutions.
Educational and Cultural Program
The program supports lectures, educational programs, and cultural activities designed for the dissemination of knowledge in Korean Studies.
Eligibility:
Researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea
2. Required Documents
Documents
Signed Application Form (PDF - Form Number: [Form 1~4])
Project Director’s CV (PDF - Form Number: N/A)
▶ In case of Academic Research, the following is additionally required:
- Doctoral Degree Certificate
- Co-researcher’s CV
▶ In case of Conference and Workshop classified as large-scale academic conferences, a separate application is required for continued support.
▶ In case of Book Publication, the following two documents are additionally required:
- A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the publisher
- The manuscripts (Completion of manuscript 60% or more)
3. Application Period:
August 24, 2026 (Mon.) 10:00 AM – September 29, 2026 (The.) 13:00 PM(Korea Standard Time)
* All times are in Korea Standard Time(KST).
* It is highly recommended for applicants to complete their application by September 28, 2026 (one day before the deadline), because application system will be automatically shut down after the deadline.
4. Application Method
Online submission through the application website:
https://ksgrant.recruiter.co.kr
* Please submit all the required documents online (hard copy will not be accepted).
5. Result Notification
The result of your application will be notified on our website and also by email afterDecember 2026.
※ Please refer to application guidelines of Korean Studies Grant 2027 and the attached files for details. We cordially ask you to contact grant@aks.ac.kr for inquiries.
