MOE 2017-199
KSPS, AKS 2017-02

2017 Second Announcement: Core University Program for Korean Studies

We hereby announce the new project application support plan for the 2017 Core University Program for Korean Studies.

July, 2017

Kim, Sang Kon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education

Lee, Ki Dong, President of the Academy of Korean Studies

1. Program Information

□ Program Objectives

◦ Developing high-quality human resources through provision of support for foreign hubs for Korean studies engaged in Korean studies and relevant scholars

□ Support Details

(Budget Unit : KRW million)

Program Category	Program Title	Total Budget for 2017	Budget for New Projects (No. of Projects)	Budget per Project	Support Period	Target of Support	Project Commencement (Scheduled)
Global Korean Studies	Core University Program for Korean Studies	4,384	215 (1~2)	200	5 years	Overseas leading universities for Korean studies	November 2017

2. Restrictions on Applications and Participation

□ Researchers may be given Ministry of Education research grants (including Korean Studies Promotion Program, NRF research grants, etc.) for up to three projects per person. However, he/she may serve as project director for only one project, and the personnel expenses cannot be duplicated.

□ An ongoing research project, which has began before December 31, 2016 and is scheduled to be completed on December 31, 2017 or earlier, shall not be included in the number of the current projects stated in the foregoing paragraph.

※ For details, please refer to the application guidelines.

3.  Application Methods and Documents to be Submitted

□ Application Methods

◦ Application must be made on KSPS Project Management System website (http://ksps-pms.aks.ac.kr)

□ Documents to be submitted

◦ One copy of project proposal, etc.

※ For details of the project proposal and other documents to be submitted, please refer to the application guidelines.

4. Application Period and Contact Information

Category	Program Title	Application Period	Contact for Inquiries
Global Korean Studies	Core University Program for Korean Studies	2017. 9. 4. - 9. 11.	Jung, Inyoung tel: 82-31-730-8243 global@aks.ac.kr