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25 Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Language:
Candidates with some knowledge of Korean are given preference. Korea specialists conducting dissertation research must have the necessary language skills. Applicants lacking a working knowledge of Korean must show that their proposals are feasible and, if selected, are expected to begin language study before arriving in Korea. Candidates without previous academic training or personal experience related to Korea are advised to include intensive Korean language study in their proposals.
Grant period:
10 months. Grants begin in late August or early September.
Affiliation:
Applicants should identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. Research centers and institutes at leading universities frequently offer affiliation to U.S. students in the appropriate fields. The Fulbright Commission in Korea will assist candidates who have been offered awards in formalizing their affiliations.
Visa requirements/Dual citizenship :
Due to recent revisions to Korea's citizenship laws, individuals in the following circumstances will be considered by the Republic of Korea to be Korean citizens: Korean-American individuals whose fathers or mothers were still Korean citizens at the time of their births; individuals whose fathers were Korean nationals and were deceased at the time of the individual’s birth; individuals who were born in Korea and adopted by American citizens. If one or more of these conditions apply to the individual, he or she will be considered a dual citizen of both the United States and the Republic of Korea as per the revised Korean citizenship laws.
Prior to applying to the Fulbright Program, any individual with such dual citizenship must renounce their Korean citizenship in order to be able to obtain the proper visa (A-3) to undertake a Fulbright grant. Male candidates who fail to resolve this issue will be obligated to fulfill military service requirements as mandated by the Republic of Korea.
All interested applicants who fall under any of the categories above should contact the Korean Embassy or nearest Korean Consulate immediately to learn more about these regulations and suggested procedures for citizenship renunciation. Candidates awarded Fulbright grants will be solely responsible for obtaining the A-3 visas prior to their arrival in Korea. Failure to do so may affect the final status of the individual’s award determination.
Ineligibility :
Candidates currently residing in Korea (or those who will be living there during the 2013-2014 academic year) will not be considered.
Dependents:
Grantees with dependents who accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the grant period are entitled to limited dependent benefits.
Project description:
Fulbright grantees are charged with developing and executing independent research projects. Projects must be relevant to or focus on Korean/Korean-American studies. Applicants must be motivated, responsible, and self-directed in order to successfully carry out their grant projects.
80 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Language:
No Korean language skills are required. All class teaching is in English. Demonstrated interest in Korea and Korean studies is preferred.
Grant period:
Assistantships are for 12 1/2 months (early July until late July of the subsequent year). All grantees must begin their grants in July 2014 in order to attend a six-week orientation program. The orientation program consists of intensive Korean language study, extensive training in ESL techniques, and an overview of Korean culture and history. Renewals for up to two additional years are available, subject to satisfactory cultural adjustment and performance.
Application instructions:
All applicants must specify in the "Special Programs" field of the application whether they are applying for an Elementary School ETA grant or a Secondary School ETA grant.
Candidate profile :
Elementary Schools: Education majors are especially encouraged to apply, but applicants from all majors are welcome. A background in early childhood education is beneficial, but not required. Preferably applicants should be under 30 years of age. They should have the initiative to teach conversational English to elementary school students. Candidates must be native English-speakers. Also important is a willingness to accept the challenge of the intensive cultural experience of a Korean homestay.
Secondary Schools: Well-rounded, articulate graduating seniors or recent graduates, unmarried, without dependents and under 30 years of age, with the initiative to teach conversational English to middle and high school students are eligible. Candidates must be native English-speakers. Also important is a willingness to accept the challenge of the intensive cultural experience of a Korean homestay and an educational environment characterized by classes of up to 40 students with a tradition of rote learning. No previous teaching experience is required.
Visa requirements/Dual citizenship :
Due to recent revisions to Korea's citizenship laws, individuals in the following circumstances will be considered by the Republic of Korea to be Korean citizens: Korean-American individuals whose fathers or mothers were still Korean citizens at the time of their births; individuals whose fathers were Korean nationals and were deceased at the time of the individual’s birth; individuals who were born in Korea and adopted by American citizens. If one or more of these conditions apply to the individual, he or she will be considered a dual citizen of both the United States and the Republic of Korea as per the revised Korean citizenship laws.
Prior to applying to the Fulbright Program, any individual with such dual citizenship must renounce their Korean citizenship in order to be able to obtain the proper visa (A-3) to undertake a Fulbright grant. Male candidates who fail to resolve this issue will be obligated to fulfill military service requirements as mandated by the Republic of Korea.
All interested applicants who fall under any of the categories above should contact the Korean Embassy or nearest Korean Consulate immediately to learn more about these regulations and suggested procedures for citizenship renunciation. Candidates awarded Fulbright grants will be solely responsible for obtaining the A-3 visas prior to their arrival in Korea. Failure to do so may affect the final status of the individual’s award determination.
Ineligibility:
Candidates currently residing in Korea (or those who will be living there during the 2013-2014 academic year) will not be considered.
Nature of assignment:
Approximately 20 hours per week of classroom teaching, plus additional time for all needed class preparation and school-related activities is expected. A mix of co-teaching and independent teaching will vary from school to school and depends on the school’s situation as well as the assistant’s background and qualifications. English Teaching Assistants are assigned to schools in cities, as well as in smaller towns. Assistants are not assigned to schools in Seoul.
Health disclosure and eligibility:
In compliance with Korean government regulations regarding heath and employment in the school systems, all candidates must indicate in their applications if they suffer from any medical conditions that could impair their abilities to teach English to Korean students.
These conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Visual impairment even with corrective lenses
- Hearing impairments above 40dB
- Conditions worsened by stress such as: Epilepsy, Bipolar Disorder, etc.
- Severe food alleriges including, but not limited to: nuts, shellfish, beans.
In addition, HIV/AIDS testing on the Fulbright medical form is REQUIRED for all finalists and must include the appropriate paperwork from the attending physician. Strict adherence to these regulations is MANDATORY. Any attempts to misguide KAEC or falsify information are immediate grounds for revoking/terminating the grant.
Housing:
Participating schools make arrangements for homestays.
Dependents:
ETAs cannot be accompanied by dependents.