The Strategic Initiative for Korean Studies (SIKS) has announced its 2008 Publication Grant for Korean studies. The Strategic Initiative for Korean Studies was established in May 2007 in the Academy of Korean Studies with the support of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Education and provides publication grants for English translations of “100 Korean Classics” and works on modern Korea (subjects related to contemporary Korea).
A maximum of 10,000,000 Korean won will be awarded to books that are to be published by a prominent academic press in Europe or North America. Post-doctoral scholars can also apply for publication subsidies to publish their dissertations on the subject of “100 Korean Classics in English†or “Modern Korea†(priority will be given to books that deal with Korea’s economic development or democractization). For the list of “100 Korean Classics in English†see http://siks.aks.ac.kr.
To apply, submit the following documents:
- A copy of a publication contract (a provisional contract is not acceptable)
- Application for Publication Grant, which can be downloaded from http://siks.aks.ac.kr
- Resume of applicant and a list of publications
All documents should be submitted via e-mail first and the originals sent subsequently via international express. Applications must be postmarked by August 15, 2008.
For more information, see http://siks.aks.ac.kr or send e-mail to siks@aks.ac.kr.