Applications are currently being accepted for the East West Center - POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program 2027-2029. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About East West Center - POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program
The POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program aims to foster research on Korean topics by hosting four to six fellows each year at the East-West Center. Fellows will engage in comprehensive research and writing on agreed-upon topics relevant to Northeast Asia and Korea. The program encourages research that can contribute to understanding and addressing contemporary political, security, and economic challenges in the region.
Benefits of East West Center - POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program
Fellows will receive a stipend and round-trip economy airfare from their home to Honolulu. In addition to conducting research, fellows are required to participate in activities at the East-West Center, including presenting their findings at a seminar and preparing a paper for publication. Proposals for cost-shared fellowships are also welcome.
East West Center - POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program Requirements
- The fellowship is open to outstanding scholars and policymakers interested in policy-relevant research on Korean issues. There are no specific geographic restrictions noted, but applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and capability in conducting research in the specified areas.
Application Date and Process
- Prepare a cover letter indicating the research theme or project.
- Submit a curriculum vitae, ensuring no personal sensitive information is included.
- Provide names and contact details of three referees.
- Develop a research proposal (3 to 5 pages) that:
- Outlines the proposed investigation issues
- Describes the research method
- Relates the study to ongoing work in the area
- Explains how the study advances regional development and cooperation
- Proposes fellowship duration and residence time at the East-West Center
- Describes the anticipated publication output
Application Deadline
31 December, 2026
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