James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies
The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies is pleased to announce the Graduate Student Research Support Award. Supported by the Core University Program for Korean Studies of the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS-2023-OLU-2250002), the award is given in recognition of research conducted by a University of Pennsylvania graduate student in good standing. The recipient will receive a $2,000 (before taxes) prize to support their work.
This award supports a solo- or first-authored research project on Korea or the Korean diaspora. We particularly value research that has the potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals and welcome both new and ongoing research on historical and contemporary Korea. The award recipient will be required to present their research at the Kim Center’s Korean Studies Colloquium during the 2026 Spring semester, or at an alternative public venue hosted by the Kim Center.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email the following materials as a single PDF to Emily Noh at nohem@sas.upenn.edu by October 15, 2025.
• CV
• Cover letter: Describe the status of your proposed research.
• Research Proposal: Maximum 1,000 words.
• Faculty Endorsement: An email or short letter from a faculty member supporting your research.
Questions can be directed to Emily Noh, AKS Postdoctoral Fellow, at nohem@sas.upenn.edu
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