2013 International Fellowship in Cultural Studies of Contemporary Art
Deadline: April 15, 2013
The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea hosts an international research program for the museum professionals including curators, art critics, conservators, exhibition designers, educators and etc. This program was initiated as part of the Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) Project (www.culturefriends.or.kr) which is run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. Participants of this program have been mainly curators of art museums from all over the world.
This research program aims to provide a sustained platform for initiating dialogues; for developing a comprehensive network among museum professionals; and for furthering collaboration and joint programming among art museums in Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America.
Period: June 1~ November 30, 2013
Host Institution: National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea (www.moca.go.kr)
Inviting Researchers: 3 professionals
Program Description
• Individual research in link with Korean contemporary art
• Visiting art studios, museums, galleries and art institutions
• Attending art related conferences
• Korean language course
• Cultural field trips
General Qualifications
• 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
• Good use of English language
• Individuals who have high interest in cultural exchange
Financial Support
•Travel Expense: Round-trip airfare (economy class) from airport near the participant’s place of residence to Seoul, Korea.
•Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided by the host Institution in a location suitable for the participants.
•Monthly Living Expense: 900,000 Korean won per month
•Korean Language Course Fee: All participants are obliged to take the Korean language course for 200 hours as a part of the program
•Traveler’s Insurance: A standard insurance coverage will be provided by the host institution. Detailed information will be provided upon participant’s entry to Korea.
Application Process
Required Documents:
•Application form
• CV with degree certificate
•A copy of passport
•Recommendation letter(s)
Submission of Application
Send documents to:
2013 International Fellowship Program
Office of Development
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 313, Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 427-701, South Korea
For application guidelines and additional information, visit http://www.moca.go.kr/engN/engNEduNEvt.do?_method=Eifp
