The MOU-IFES North Korean Studies Fellowship is designed to provide fellowship support for 6 months to applicants who are interested in Korean Peninsula issues in general, North Korea and unification, in particular.

This fellowship provides numerous programs for scholars including opportunities to work with prestigious experts on North Korean issues, attend special lectures by current and former government ministers and policy makers, and participate in academic exchange, expert workshops, and field trips, among other activities and events.

• Research period; 6 months (starts at April*) *Start date might be subject to change according to Visa process.

• Foreign nationals who mainly work outside the Republic of Korea in the fields of North Korean studies and/or peace and Korean unification studies (including PhD candidates working on their thesis, and postdoctoral researchers). Or, Person with work experience including journalists, government officials, international development experts, etc. and research agenda relevant to the promotion of peace on the Korean Peninsula will also be considered.
• PhD candidate, PhD graduate, or individuals with over five years of experience in relevant fields.
• The following qualifications will be given favorable considerations:
  • Korean language proficiency
  • previous contributions to academic journals and media
  • previous presentations to academic conferences and seminars
  • public sector work experience relevant to North Korean and Korean unification issues

• Living expenses (KRW 2,300,000 to 3,000,000/month)
• Round-trip flight ticket (expense reimbursement)
• Medical insurance coverage
• Settling-in allowance (KRW 1,000,000)
• Lab in IFES
• Library use