The Korea Foundation

Eligible Applicants

Educational/research institutions abroad (universities, research institutes, and etc.) or Korea-related cooperative exchange institutions

※ Institutions in Korea are not eligible to receive assistance from this program.

Workshop Outline

1. Contents

- Korean studies lectures by qualified Korea specialists (language, culture, society, education, politics, economy, international relations, and etc.)

- There must be at least one discussion session on Korea-related curriculum development and instructional methods.

- Cultural activities and etc.

2. Period: 1~3 days (Workshops should be held in February - October, 2021)

3. Eligible Participants

Individuals currently working in an education-related sector outside of Korea (middle and high school teachers, education administrators, textbook publishers, and etc.)

※ The Korea Foundation recommends that the minimum number of workshop participants is 30 and that at least 70% of participants are teachers of history or social studies.

KF Program Support

For direct project costs, including lecturer invitation fees (honoraria, accommodations, meals, and transportation cost), administrative expenses, publication fees for workshop booklets and promotional materials, costs for workshop preparation meetings, and participant accommodations

※ The KF does not provide support for transportation fees for participants, and does not cover any expenses for workshops visiting Korea.

Application Schedule

1. Application period: July 1 to September 10, 2020 (Deadline: September 10, 18:00 KST)

2. Notification of Results: End of December, 2020

3. Submission of Finalized Project Execution Plan: 2 months before the commencement of the workshop

4. Conclusion of Grant Agreement and Fund Provision: 1 month before the commencement of the workshop

Please note: A delay or cancellation of this program may become inevitable depending on the development of the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Required Documents

1. Online Application

  ① Applicant Institution Information

  ② Project Budget (Currency: KRW or USD)

  ③ Proposal

2. Supplementary Materials (to be uploaded with the online application): Curriculum Vitae of Project Director

Evaluation Criteria

1. Workshop objectives and expected outcomes

2. Quality of proposed workshop itinerary

3. Ability of host institution to conduct the workshop (degree of expertise on Korea and etc.)

4. Rationality and appropriateness of workshop budget (cost-sharing ratio between Foundation and host institution and etc.)

Responsibilities of Host Institutions

1. Revision or supplementation of the project plan: The Foundation, when deemed necessary, may request the host institution to revise or supplement its project plan before the notification of results.

2. Submission of finalized project plan: The host institution must submit the finalized project plan to the Foundation at least two months in advance of the project’s commencement.

3. Grant agreement and fund provision: After receiving the finalized project plan from the host institution, the Foundation and the host institution enter into a grant agreement before the grant fund is provided.

4. Submission of Report: Host institutions are required to submit their final project report (including participants’ survey results) to the Foundation within one month from the time of completion of the project. The report must be accompanied by an accounting report drafted by the host institution’s financial officer.

5. Post-workshop monitoring: Host institutions are required to cooperate in monitoring participants’ post-workshop activities (Korea-related education).

How to Apply

Online application in Korean or English via the KF Application Portal (http://apply.kf.or.kr)

※ Click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of this program announcement and complete the online application form.

Contact Information

Regarding the Program

KF Korean Studies Department: Program Officer, Ms. Ha Eun Moon

E-mail: hemoon@kf.or.kr / Tel.: +82-64-804-1116

Regarding the KF Online Application System

KF Help Desk: helpdesk@kf.or.kr