Scholar Exchange Fellowship

THE KOREA
FOUNDATION
FOR ADVANCED
STUDIES / Application form for the International

Scholar Exchange Fellowship

*Before you fill out this application form, please carefully read “Application Information and Instructions”. This form must be either typed or printed clearly.

Personal Information

Surname
English / Given name(s) / □Female
□ Male / Photo
(4x5cm)
Chinese, if applicable
Date of birth
(mm/dd/yy) / Country of
citizenship / □Single
□Married
Mailing
address
Tel
Office / Home / Fax
Mobile / E-mail
Current
Position
English /

Institution

/ Department / Position
Chinese, if applicable

Tel

/ Fax

Academic Information

Educational institutions attended(list most recent ones first)
Institution /

Specific discipline

/ Degree of diplomas / Dates(form-to)
English
Chinese, if applicable
Professional work experience(List most recent ones first.)

Institution

/

Type of work

/ position / Dates(from-to)

English

Chinese, if applicable

Graduation thesis

Degree

/ Title / Principal advisor / Date received
Academic honors or prizes received

Honor or prize

/ Institution / Basis of selection / Date received
Fellowships or scholarships held at present or in the past

Name of fellowship or scholarship

/ Source or sponsor / Amount / Dates(from-to)

Research(Include any research you have completed or in which you are currently involved)

Project title

/ Sponsor / Position or role / Dates(from-to)
Cultural, educational, professional affiliations in which you have held membership or have been active in the past

Affiliation

/ Activity / position / Dates(from-to)
Professional travel and/or residence abroad in the past 5 years (List most recent ones first)

Place

/ Purpose and activity / Dates
Recommenders

Name

/ Institution / Position

Additional Information

Proficiency of foreign languages

Language

/ Proficiency / Method of acquisition

English

/  None  Basic  Intermediate  Fluent  Native
 None  Basic  Intermediate  Fluent  Native
 None  Basic  Intermediate  Fluent  Native
Family

Name

/ Relation / Occupation

English Chinese, if applicable

Contact information of person to be notified in case of emergency
Name /

Relation

/ Mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address
Previous visit(s) to Korea
Place /

Period of visit

/ Purpose of visit
Future plans (Describe the career you plan to pursue after completion of research in Korea)
Have you previously applied to the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship?  No  yes If yes, when?
THE KOREA
FOUNDATION
FOR ADVANCED
STUDIES /

Statement of Proposed Activity

Personal Information

Surname
English / Given name(s) / □Female
□ Male / Photo
(4x5cm)
Chinese, if applicable
Current
Position
English /

Institution

/ Department / Position
Chinese, if applicable

Project Synopsis

Proposed Project title
English
Chinese, if applicable
Field of
Research / Major /  Humanities and social sciences
Energy related field
Information science and technology / specific
Period
of research / from / to / ( ) months
Institutional affiliation in Korea(If this has been confirmed, provide the following information and attach your letter of appointment)
Institution / Department / Scholar with whom you will work
Tel /

E-mail

/  Institutional affiliation confirmed
 Institutional affiliation not yet confirmed
Institution / Department / Scholar with whom you will work
Tel /

E-mail

/  Institutional affiliation confirmed
 Institutional affiliation not yet confirmed

Detailed Project Statement

1. Please preparethe detailed project statement, including the following information on separate A4 sheets (minimum 3 pages, single spacing)

1. Motivation and need for the project
2. Background

Place the project in academic or professional context by referring to the major works by the others on a topic.
In some cases, this can be aided by use of a selected bibliography. Also describe the relevance of your previous research and training to the proposed project.

1. Objectives

Clearly define the objectives of the project.

1. Scope, design, and methodology

Describe the project and explain the approach and methods you will follow.

1. Schedule

Explain how your project can be completed within the time period proposed.

1. Significance

Explain the significance of the project for the field, your own professional development, and your home country.

1. Plans for dissemination

Describe plans for dissemination of results both in your country and elsewhere.

1. Other additional statement in relation to the project.

2. Publications
A complete listing of all publications should be included in this section and translated into English. Use the standard format for bibliographic citation.

1. I pledge that I will do my best to abide by the regulations and the purpose of the program.
2. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in all parts of my application is accurate

and complete. I also understand that any misrepresentation may cause denial of financial aid from KFAS.

1. I understand that the final approval of my application is dependent upon my eligibility for a visa to Korea.
2. I agree to return to my home country upon the expiration of my authorized stay in Korea.

Signature of Date
Applicant______(mm/dd/yy)______
THE KOREA
FOUNDATION
FOR ADVANCED
STUDIES / Letter of Recommendation
* Please clearly print or type

Applicant

Surname / Given name(s) / Note to Applicant:
1.Please give this form and an enclosed recommendation envelope to your recommender.
2.A copy of your statement of proposed activity should be given to each recommender before this form is completed.
3.An application to the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship program requires three recommendations. At least one recommendation should come from a source not affiliated with your institution.
4.Your recommendations should come from those who are in a position to comment on your abilities and qualifications to carry out the stated research project in Korea and its value in relation to your research and teaching responsibilities in your home country.
Name
Position
Department
Institution
Address/Tel

Recommender

/  Dr.  Ms. Mr.
Surname / Given name(s) / Note to Recommender:
1.The Korea Foundation for Advance Studies appreciates your candid assessment of the applicant’s capacity as a scholar undertaking research in her/his proposed field of study. We appreciate your time and effort.
2.Your letter of recommendation will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the applicant is qualified to participate in the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship program.
3.After you have completed this form, please enclose it in the envelope provided to you by the applicant, seal
the envelope, sign across the seal and return it to the applicant or the Foundation in time to meet the
deadline.
4.If necessary, use additional sheets and attach to this form.
* Korean nationals may write in korean
Name
Position
Department
Institution
Tel

To be completed by recommender

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? Please be specific.
2. What are the applicant’s most outstanding abilities or characteristics?
3. Please address the applicant’s cross-cultural adaptability and flexibility.

4.Please discuss the applicant’s qualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following:

(1) applicant’s credentials, potential, and record of academic or professional accomplishments;

(2) significance of proposal to the field;

(3) importance and relevance of the proposed project to the home country.

5.Please provide us with any additional relevant information you may have about the applicant.

Signature ofDate

recommender______(mm/dd/yy) ______

THE KOREA
FOUNDATION
FOR ADVANCED
STUDIES / Letter of Recommendation
* Please clearly print or type

Applicant

Surname / Given name(s) / Note to Applicant:
1.Please give this form and an enclosed recommendation envelope to your recommender.
2.A copy of your statement of proposed activity should be given to each recommender before this form is completed.
3.An application to the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship program requires three recommendations. At least one recommendation should come from a source not affiliated with your institution.
4.Your recommendations should come from those who are in a position to comment on your abilities and qualifications to carry out the stated research project in Korea and its value in relation to your research and teaching responsibilities in your home country.
Name
Position
Department
Institution
Address/Tel

Recommender

/  Dr.  Ms. Mr.
Surname / Given name(s) / Note to Recommender:
1.The Korea Foundation for Advance Studies appreciates your candid assessment of the applicant’s capacity as a scholar undertaking research in her/his proposed field of study. We appreciate your time and effort.
2.Your letter of recommendation will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the applicant is qualified to participate in the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship program.
3.After you have completed this form, please enclose it in the envelope provided to you by the applicant, seal
the envelope, sign across the seal and return it to the applicant or the Foundation in time to meet the
deadline.
4.If necessary, use additional sheets and attach to this form.
* Korean nationals may write in korean
Name
Position
Department
Institution
Tel

To be completed by recommender

1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? Please be specific.
2. What are the applicant’s most outstanding abilities or characteristics?
3. Please address the applicant’s cross-cultural adaptability and flexibility.

4.Please discuss the applicant’s qualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following:

(1) applicant’s credentials, potential, and record of academic or professional accomplishments;

(2) significance of proposal to the field;

(3) importance and relevance of the proposed project to the home country.

5.Please provide us with any additional relevant information you may have about the applicant.

Signature ofDate

recommender______(mm/dd/yy) ______