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11092-KS

Peace Studies (Teaching)

Korea

East Asia and the Pacific

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Teach graduate-level courses focusing on the causes of armed conflict; how to develop ways to prevent and resolve war, genocide, terrorism, and gross violations of human rights; and how to build peaceful and just systems and societies. Average class size is eight to 15 students and the in-class teaching requirement is three hours per week. Grantees will also advise students and assist with curriculum development.

Grant Length

4 or 10 months

Grant Dates

Grants must begin September 1, 2021 or March 1, 2022.

Locations

The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, Kyung Hee University, Gwangneung Campus, Namyangju, Gyeonggi

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

Area Studies, non- U.S.

History, American

History, non- U.S.

Law

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Areas of Interest

While this award is open to any project in the disciplines listed above, there is interest in scholars who are in these particular specialty areas.

East Asian Comparative Studies; Global Governance; International Security Policies; Human Rights and Democracy; the United Nations and Global Peace; Peace and Conflict Resolution; Regional Politics and Economy; Regional Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region; U.S. Politics; Diplomacy and Negotiation

Special Features

Fulbright East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program

Fulbright Scholars in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region have the opportunity to apply for funds to support short-term (3-14 days) travel to other countries in the EAP region for activities such as lectures, workshops, graduate or faculty seminars, master classes or recitals, curricular advising or panel presentations. EAP Regional Travel Program funding covers transportation only. Regional Travel Program activities/host sites should not be included in the initial Fulbright application. Scholars may pursue invitations for short-term activities in other EAP countries once notified that they have been selected for a Fulbright grant, and may only apply for travel program funds once they have actively started their Fulbright grant in their host country. Scholars on Flex grants are not eligible for the regional travel grant.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation should not be sought

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Additional Language Requirement

All teaching will be delivered in English. Student levels of English comprehension may vary. Teachers may need to adjust class materials accordingly and be innovative and patient in teaching.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Applicants must have a minimum academic rank of associate professor and have a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at a university, college or community college beyond completing their terminal degree. Teaching assistantships do not count toward the required 10 years of experience.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Visa Requirements

All Fulbright U.S. Scholar grantees going to Korea MUST obtain an A-3 visa and enter the country on a U.S. passport.

Dual Citizenship Advisory for Korean-Americans

Candidates holding dual citizenship with Korea will NOT be permitted to undertake Fulbright Scholar grants to Korea.

Individuals who are Korean-American may have dual U.S.-ROK citizenship unbeknownst to them or their family.

In April 2010, the Republic of Korea passed legislation that allows dual citizenship, with differing rules for men and women. If one of an applicant's parents has held or holds Korean citizenship, the applicant may automatically inherit Korean citizenship via Korea's "jus sanguinis" laws. In order to confirm their dual citizenship status, Korean-American applicants MUST contact the nearest Korean Embassy or Korean Consulate prior to submitting a Fulbright application.

Korean-American applicants in the following circumstances are considered by the Republic of Korea to be Korean citizens:

A Korean-American individual whose father or mother was still a Korean citizen at the time of the individual's birth.
A Korean-American individual whose father was a Korean national and was deceased at the time of the individual's birth.

Applicants who fall under either of the categories listed above MUST contact the nearest Korean Embassy or Korean Consulate immediately to learn more about these regulations and the suggested procedures for citizenship renunciation.

For individuals who received American citizenship through adoption, their Korean citizenship should have been automatically renounced six months after American citizenship was granted. However, it has come to KAEC's attention that Korean citizenship renunciation has not always been finalized for adoptees. As such, those adopted from Korea also MUST contact the nearest Korean Embassy or Korean Consulate prior to submitting a Fulbright application to confirm their dual citizenship status.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to determine whether they have dual citizenship and how it impacts their eligibility for a Fulbright grant. If any individual is found to have dual citizenship at the time of or after grant acceptance, their award offer will be revoked.

In order to avoid cancellation of a Fulbright grant, KAEC requires that all Korean-American applicants provide written proof that they do not have Korean citizenship before they accept their grant award. This can be accomplished in only two ways, which are listed as follows:

Submit written proof from the ROK Ministry of Justice declaring that the Korean-American applicant does not have Korean citizenship.
Submit a formal document from the ROK Ministry of Justice declaring that the Korean-American applicant has successfully renounced their Korean citizenship.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies

U.S. Department of State - Korea

Korean-American Educational Commission

For more information, please visit our East Asia and the Pacific regional webpage and view our schedule of upcoming webinars.

Email the East Asia and the Pacific Team with questions about applying.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Maintenance Allowance:

Approximately $5,000 per month

Housing Allowance: If grantee housing is not provided by the host institution, a housing allowance will be provided. The housing allowance is $500-$700 per month, based on the number of accompanying dependents.

Dependent Allowance: An additional maintenance allowance of $200-$350 per month will be provided for grantees with accompanying dependents, based on the number of accompanying dependents.

All allowances are paid in Korean won and may be adjusted in case of extreme exchange rate fluctuations.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Round-trip economy-class international airfare for the grantee will be arranged with the guidance of the Fulbright commission.

Additional airfare for one accompanying dependent will be provided to a grantee if their grant is for 10 months or more.

Excess Baggage Allowance: $350-$500, based on grant length

Settling-in Allowance: One-time payment of $250

Dependent Tuition Allowance

Up to $10,000 per child per semester (max two semesters) will be provided for up to two accompanying dependents in grades K-12. The dependent tuition allowance will be provided on a reimbursement basis upon submission of actual receipts. Reimbursement is based on actual costs of tuition and fees only. The allowance amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods.

In order to be eligible for tuition assistance, a school-aged child must be at least 6 years old at the time of the grant start date.

Special Award Benefits

Incidental Allowance: $300

All allowances are paid in Korean won and may be adjusted in case of extreme exchange rate fluctuations.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately 17 grants are offered through six award categories: approximately three research grants; approximately five teaching or teaching/research grants, including one in peace studies; one Distinguished Lectureship; and eight International Education Administrators Seminar grants.

Overview

South Korea places a distinct value on education and has often been referred to as an “educational powerhouse.” Dating back to the 4th Century, some form of higher education has always existed in the Korean region from the administration of the civil service exam. Fast forward, following the challenges and setbacks of World War II, and the Korean War in 1950, South Korea pursued rapid economic development with a strong emphasis placed on educational expansion and reform.

Today, South Korea has created one of the world’s most educated workforces with an over seventy percent advancement rate from high school to college. There are seven types of higher education institutions in Korea: colleges and universities, industrial universities, universities of education, junior colleges, broadcast and correspondence universities, technical colleges and other miscellaneous institutions. Past Fulbright Scholars have pursued opportunities in areas such as the humanities, fine arts and social sciences. Teaching grants specifically dedicated to promoting study of the United States are always in popular demand by South Korean institutions.

Please note that Yonsei University will only host scholars through the Distinguished Lectureship award.

The Korean-American Educational Commission continues to strive to promote excellence for selecting and sponsoring exceptional scholars and administrators in higher education. More information on our grants can be found on the KAEC website.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Teaching

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Academics, except early career

Number of Grants

Program Staff

Carleen Velez

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-686-4021

Email:

eastasiapacific@iie.org

Sarah Causer

For U.S.-Korea IEA

Phone:

202-686-6232

Email:

IEA@iie.org

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