SSRC Korean Studies Summer Dissertation Workshop (Applic. deadline June 3, 2019)
SSRC Korean Studies Dissertation Workshop
Application Deadline – June 3, 2019
August 12–15, Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, NY
The workshop welcomes applications from students who have not yet begun fieldwork, who are currently in the field, and who are in the process of writing their dissertations. To the extent its budget allows, SSRC will cover travel to the workshop. The SSRC will fully cover participants’ lodging and meals for the duration of the workshop. Funding for the program is provided by the Academy of Korean Studies.
Eligibility and Application
Full-time advanced graduate students, regardless of citizenship, are eligible for the workshop.
Applicants must have ABD (all but dissertation) status and an approved dissertation prospectus at the time of application, but cannot have completed writing for final submission.
Special consideration will be given to students from universities that are not major Korean studies institutions.
A narrative description of the dissertation topic, a short application form, and a letter of recommendation from the student’s primary advisor are required as part of the application. Learn more about the workshop and the experiences of past participants here.
Deadline: June 3, 2019
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