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Transnational Korean Studies Student Awards

The Transnational Korean Studies Student Awards provide support to graduate students conducting highly innovative research with substantial content related to Korean or Korean diaspora studies, or to undergraduate students with an approved opportunity to enrich their study of Korean language, culture, or diaspora. These awards can fund travel to present research at academic conferences, workshops, and professional society meetings; field research; or costs associated with an academic enrichment opportunity. The awards are administered by the Carolina Asia Center for the Korean Studies faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill, who anticipate awarding up to $2000 annually.

Eligibility

You are eligible as a graduate or professional student if:

  • You are a fully enrolled, degree-seeking student in good standing with your program (enrollment is not required in the summer), and
  • You are studying Korea or the Korean diaspora, and
  • (For applications to support conference travel only) You have already applied for or received the Graduate School’s one-time Graduate Student Transportation Grant

You are eligible as an undergraduate student if:

  • You are a fully enrolled, degree-seeking student in good standing with your program (enrollment is not required in the summer), and
  • You are currently enrolled in a course on Korean language, culture, or diaspora, and
  • The academic enrichment opportunity you propose relates to your study of Korea or the Korean diaspora, and

Award Amounts

Up to $1,000 for graduate students, at the discretion of the faculty committee

Up to $500 for undergraduate students, at the discretion of the faculty committee

These awards are payable as a non-service stipend to UNC student accounts. The CAC is unable to provide guidance on whether receiving this funding will impact other aspects of a student’s funding package.

Application Requirements

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the annual funds are expended. There are still funds available for the 2024-25 academic year.

For Graduate and Professional Student Research

  • A 1,000-word proposal
  • Research budget and requested amount

For Graduate and Professional Student Conference Travel

  • A 500-word presentation abstract
  • Proof of presentation at conference (invitation to present or copy of presentation schedule)
  • Conference travel budget and requested amount

For Undergraduate Academic Enrichment Opportunities

  • A 500-word summary of the academic enrichment opportunity
  • Proof of acceptance for the academic enrichment opportunity (letter of acceptance or webpage stating conditions for acceptance)
  • Budget and requested amount

 
Please click here to submit an application for this funding.