Yonsei University is the top private university in Korea and one of the three top research universities in Korea. Its main campus is located in Seoul. It has close to 30,000 students .

Program Orientation
Opportunity for independent research or study for one month.

Academic Program

• Yonsei has strong programs in business, life sciences, social sciences, law, journalism and medicine.

Housing
Housing is provided.

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a tenure or tenure-track faculty member or librarian
• Have a clear research agenda that can be accommodated by Yonsei University

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• November 18, 2011
• Notification by January 10, 2012

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds for the cost of round-trip airfare.
• Yonsei provides accommodations and a living stipend.

Selection Process

• OVPIA will seek a preliminary recommendation from the University Committee on Asian Exchanges.
• A final recommendation from the International Affairs Exchange Review Committee will be required before sending dossiers to partner institutions for final approval.

Proposal Instructions

• Candidates may apply to use positions in a variety of ways.
• We invite proposals to conduct research, consult with colleagues, or offer lectures or short courses.
• Applicants should indicate how their proposals are important to their professional development, the development of a school or departmental affiliation, or the development of the partner institution.
• Research proposals should include an outline of the project and should specifically identify local resources the candidate would employ.
• An applicant who proposes to offer lectures or a short course should provide confirmation that his/her topics are of interest to colleagues at the partner institution.