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Visiting Scholar Program

Visiting Scholar and Fellow Program 

The Nam Center for Korean Studies offers affiliation to scholars and fellows visiting the University of Michigan for an extended period. Eligible affiliates include faculty holding appointments at other universities, researchers at research institutions, professionals from media and civic organizations, government officials, and artists, who seek to conduct research on topics related to Korea. Residencies typically last 12 months but may be renewable for an additional year. During the residency, the center provides scholars with access to the U-M academic community and its renowned library system, and welcomes their educational, intellectual, and artistic contributions to both the university and the larger Ann Arbor community. The Nam Center offers two types of affiliation: (1) Visiting Scholars and (2) Visiting Fellows.

<Visiting Scholars>

Eligibility:
The applicants must have an earned a PhD or other comparable terminal graduate or professional degree (i.e., JD, MD, MFA), and hold a faculty or other permanent research position at an accredited university, college, or research institution. 

Application Procedure:

One-time, non-refundable processing fee of $300 should accompany the required documents listed below. Please see the bottom of this page for the wiring information.

1. A cover letter, addressed to the Nam Center for Korean Studies
2. Curriculum vitae in English: Please include home and business addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, date and place of birth, and a complete list of publications and professional activities
3. Proposal in English outlining the research that will be undertaken while in residence at the University of Michigan. The proposal should be no more than three pages in length.
4. Certified statement of financial support from the applicant's place of employment or financial institution
5. A photocopy of passport clearly showing picture, number and expiration date

 

Application Deadline: 

Applicants are advised to submit their applications early, as it normally takes four months to process them.  

 

Office Space:
The center does not offer private office space to visiting scholars due to the space shortage. 

Mandatory Health Insurance:
Every visiting scholar and all accompanying dependents must have health insurance coverage that meets the standards of the University of Michigan. Health insurance coverage is coordinated through the U-M International Center.

Annual Administrative Fee:
$1,000 is due at the time of the mandatory immigration orientation, which is held at the International Center. Further instruction on the payment will be provided in the official invitation letter.

 

Scholarly Responsibilities:
Visiting scholars affiliated with the Nam Center are expected to participate actively in the center's intellectual community and have monthly meetings with a mentor or the center director. They are asked to submit a report on the progress of their research upon the completion of their residency.

 

Wiring Information:
Bank of America

ABA/Routing #026-009-593

Swift Code BOFAUS3N

Acct# 54011-25777

Acct Name UofM EFT Depository

Ref: Nam Center for Korean Studies (short code: 419722)

<Visiting Fellows>

Eligibility: 

Eligible non-academic visiting fellows are senior government officials, researchers at research institutes or civic organizations, and prominent figures in business, politics, journalism and activism.  

 

Application Procedure:
One-time, non-refundable processing fee of $300 should accompany the required documents listed below. Please see the bottom of this page for the wiring information.

1. A cover letter should be addressed to the Nam Center for Korean Studies and accompanied by the following documents and pay one time non-refundable application fee of $ 300 upon submission. Please see the bottom of this page for the wiring information. 
2. Curriculum vitae in English: Please include home and business addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, date and place of birth, and a complete list of publications and professional activities
3. Proposal in English outlining the research that will be undertaken while in residence at the University of Michigan. The proposal should be no more than three pages in length.
4. Certified statement of financial support from the applicant's place of employment or financial institution
5. A photocopy of passport clearly showing picture, number and expiration date

 

Annual administrative fee:
$5,000 is due at the time of the mandatory immigration orientation, which is held at the International Center. Further instruction on the payment will be provided in the official invitation letter. 

 

Application deadline: 
Applicants are advised to submit their applications early, as it normally takes four months to process them. 

 

Office Space:
The center does not offer private office space to visiting scholars due to the space shortage. 

Mandatory Health Insurance:
Every visiting scholar and all accompanying dependents must have health insurance coverage that meets the standards of the University of Michigan. Health insurance coverage is coordinated through the U-M International Center.

Scholarly Responsibilities:
Visiting scholars affiliated with the Nam Center are expected to participate in the center's intellectual community and have monthly meetings with his/her mentor or the center director. They are asked to submit a report on the progress of their research upon completion of their stay.

 Wiring Information:
Bank of America

ABA/Routing #026-009-593

Swift Code BOFAUS3N

Acct# 54011-25777

Acct Name UofM EFT Depository

Ref: Nam Center for Korean Studies (short code: 419722)