KASI Fellowship at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
1.Outline of the Program
This fellowship is offering prominent Korean/international researchers on astronomy, astrophysics, space science or a related field opportunities to engage in KASI to enhance their further research (Application Deadline: October 31, 2013)
2.Eligible Applicants
PhD Persons with excellent research accomplishment in the Astronomy, Astrophysics or Space Science.
Successful applicants should be able to join the KASI by March 1, 2014.
3.Details of the Fellowship
Annual stipends start at around $60,000 (65,000,000 KRW before tax), depending on qualifications and experience
Research Budget and Financial supplement for health insurance and national pension
One way airfare to join KASI (economy class)
4.Grant Period
3 years with a renewable extension to the second year (5 years total) upon successful performance
Opportunities to transfer to permanent positions at KASI during the period
5.Application Materials and Selection Procedure (All submission materials should be in English sent by electronically or by post, including the AAS JID in subject line is a MUST)
Curriculum vitae : including information about education (academic degrees, field of study and the title of the thesis or dissertation and dates of award), professional experience, fellowships and grants received in the past, and a list of research accomplishments and publications
3 letters of reference: Letters of reference from three persons in a position to academically evaluate the applicant and his/her research proposal, such as his/her dissertation supervisor, professors or fellow researchers - one of whom must be the applicant’s PhD dissertation supervisor.
Research proposal (free-style essay)
One copy of the PhD diploma
Oral presentation by Skype (only for selected applicants)
6.Inquiries
Contact person: Soyoung Hong
Tel: +82-42-865-2186
Email: kasifellow@kasi.re.kr / Fax: +82-42-865-2022
Address: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
776 Daedeokdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea 305-348
