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&#160;The Academy of Korean Studies invites both undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Korean Studies to apply for the new AKS Thesis and Research Grant program.□ AKS Research Grant (Visiting)-This is to provide graduate students preparing for a thesis in Korean Studies an opportunity to do research in Korea.1. Grant Benefits◦ Monthly Stipend: 900,000KW◦ Travel allowence (amount of round trip air-fare)◦On-campus Accommodation available (Students must pay for their own accommodation.)◦ Opportunities to take major classes and Korean language instructions at the AKS◦ Researchers have access to AKS facilities including library.&#160;2. Grant Period◦ 2011. 9. 1. ~ 2012. 2. 28. (6 months)&#160;3. Eligibility◦ Graduate students specializing in Korean Studies at an overseas university and those who have finished their coursework.◦ Non-Korean citizen&#160;4. How to apply◦ Application form(Download)◦ Original copy of Certificate of enrollment or Certificate of Coursework Completion◦ Original copy of Official Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate studies◦ Study Plan(over A4 or Letter double space 5 pages)◦ Personal Statement(over A4 or Letter double space 2 pages)◦ Letter of recommendation(Advisor or Dean)◦ Korean(S-TOPIK) and English(TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS) language proficiency test transcript, if available◦ Birth Certificate(or copy of passport)&#160;5. Deadline &#38; Submission◦ Deadline : August 1, 2011◦ On-line submission(gradaks@aks.ac.kr) preferred, but applications sent by mail before June 15, 2011 will also be accepted.&#160;6. Notification◦ Notification : August 13, 2011◦ Successful candidates are expected to arrive at the AKS before Aug. 31, 2011&#160;□ Futher InformationsPersonnel : Jaeseok, LeeTel : +82-31-709-8111(ext 212, 214) +82-31-708-5310FAX : +82-31-709-9946E-mail : gradaks@aks.ac.krWeb-site : http://www.aks.ac.kr