AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026

The AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded six-month research program in South Korea for international master’s and doctoral students specializing in Korean studies. It provides a monthly stipend, free accommodation, airfare support, and access to academic supervision and research archives, aiming to strengthen the applicant’s thesis or dissertation with Korea-based research. The fellowship runs from September 2026 to February 2027 and is highly selective with only a few fellows admitted.

Monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, free on-campus accommodation, language training, access to archives and mentorship

Open to international applicants enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at an overseas university; applicants must be actively pursuing graduate studies with Korea-focused research.

Submit online application with required academic documents, select a supervisor from AKS, include transcripts and a recommendation letter; ensure proposal aligns with Korean studies research