Soon Young Kim Postdoctoral Fellowships at Harvard University in USA, 2017 for Phd


The Korea Institute at Harvard University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Korean Studies for the 2017-18 academic year. These fellowships are open to all fields of study and time period. However, preference may be given to scholars working on Korean historical topics related to the following areas: business, science and technology, military, and the environment.

Applications are invited for Soon Young Kim Postdoctoral Fellowships in Korea Institute, Harvard University, USA. International applicants are eligible to apply for these fellowships.

The Korea Institute is devoted solely to the support and development of Korean Studies at Harvard, as the central hub for Harvard faculty, students, leading scholars in the field, and visitors to join together as a community for the study of Korea.

Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Harvard University Information

Harvard University Grants

Soon Young Kim Postdoctoral Fellowships at Harvard University in USA, 2017 for Phd Established in 1636, Harvard University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Harvard University (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Harvard University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 383 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:

Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree within five years of the postdoctoral appointment year (i.e. in 2012 or later).  The applicant who is offered a fellowship must have fully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by July 1, 2017.

Offered Benefits

The fellowship will cover up to a 12-month period between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018, and will carry a stipend of $50,000 (with an understanding that the fellowship recipient shall purchase her/his own health insurance.) The recipient will have the option to purchase health insurance from Harvard’s affiliate insurance program should s/he choose. The postdoctoral fellow will be provided an office and access to libraries and resources of Harvard University, and will be invited to participate in the academic life of the Korea Institute and appropriate academic department/s.

Application Process

Applicants may either email one COMPLETE, COLLATED, SINGLE PDF file to  or send the complete file via WE TRANSFER  a free file transfer platform) to . In the Subject line when sending an email, please put KI SYK APP & Applicant Name.

A complete application should consist of all of the following items, in the order listed below:

Summary sheet: On a separate sheet entitled Soon Young Kim Postdoctoral Fellowship, please provide the following information, re-typing each question in this order:

  • Name & Emails & Phone (First Name, LAST NAME, your Email address(es) & a  cell phone number)
  • University & Dept. (of Ph.D.)
  • Field of Study
  • Thesis title
  • Date Ph.D. received (or, if pending, give specific timeline)
  • Names of 2 recommenders
  • Short summary (c. 40 words) of research plan at Harvard; what will you do at Harvard
  • Brief Statement of Teaching Interests
  • Do you have a continuing teaching position? If yes, where?  If teaching, have you obtained approval from your dept. to accept a postdoctoral position (if received) for 2017-2018?
  • Have you previously applied for a Harvard postdoctoral fellowship? If yes, when?
  • Are you currently applying for other postdoctoral fellowships? If so, which/where?
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum vitae(please include *citizenship*, current and permanent addresses, telephone number/s, email address(es); academic degrees with  dates of conferral, discipline and institution)
  • Dissertation abstract and table of contents (up to 3 pages)
  • Plan of research (up to 2 pages)
  • Submit a Writing Sample-Include either a Dissertation Chapter in English & less than 40 pages, double-spaced OR a Journal Article in English & Published within the last two years
  • Two course proposals(for undergraduate students)
  • Official transcript of grades Pleaseopen your official transcript to scan, as part of your complete application.
  • Two letters of recommendation The KI will only accept emailed letters of recommendation directly sent by the recommenders by the deadline.
  • Please indicate that this letter of recommendation is for the Soon Young Kim Postdoc. Email directly to: <cglover-at-fas.harvard.edu>
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