MMCA International Research Fellowship
Deadline: 15 April, 2014
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Korea is looking for three professionals to join the 2014 MMCA International Research Fellowship.
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) annually hosts an international research programme for museum professionals, including curators, conservators and educators. This programme was initiated as part of the Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) project supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. Participants in the past have often been curators of art museums from all over the world.
The research programme aims to provide a platform for initiating dialogues, developing a comprehensive network among museum professionals, and furthering collaborations and joint programming among art museums in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America and Eastern Europe.
The participants are expected to fulfill the following:
- Do individual research with links to modern and contemporary Korean art – Research fellow must present a final essay of his/her research before the research presentation to be held at the end of the fellowship (late November 2014).
- Visit art studios, museums, galleries and art institutions.
- Meet artists and museum professionals in Korea.
- Attend art-related conferences and cultural field trips.
- Take a Korean language course (mandatory).
Requirements
- Application form
- CV with degree certificate
- A copy of passport
- Recommendation letter/s – At least one letter required.
Who can apply
- Individuals who work in related fields of contemporary art, such as museum professionals, curators, art historians, critics, conservators, educators, etc.
- Aged between 25 and 45
- Countries in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America – Applicants from other countries than those mentioned above will not be considered.
- Good level of English language
- Individuals who have a keen interest in cultural exchange.
For further details please visit: http://www.mmca.go.kr/eng/contents.do?menuId=6080017200