AHL – Grace Charity Foundation Research Fellowship 2021 Application Guidelines

Overview

AHL Foundation is pleased to announce the open call for the 2021 AHL–Grace Charity Foundation Research Fellowship. The annual one-year fellowship is open to all young-in-career art historians or curators with an interest in researching and archiving the activities of artists of Korean heritage through the AHL Foundation’s Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA). Candidates must hold a master’s degree or be enrolled in a doctorate program and have sufficient knowledge of Korean or Asian art and culture. Library Science and art history degrees are preferred. 

The Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA) was established in 2013 to bolster the AHL Foundation’s mission in recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of talented Korean artists working in the United States. The AKAA Fellow will be expected to devote at least one to two days a week researching, collecting and digitizing archival materials for online access; identifying artists for inclusion in the archive; and conducting artist interviews to be published online and in print. Depending on interest and ability there may be additional opportunities to be involved with other programs such as curating exhibitions or leading workshops/lectures. A stipend of $5,000 will be available for the Research Fellow.

Please read the application guidelines carefully before starting your online application. We recommend having all your information ready to input and upload before starting the online application since applicants must complete the application in one sitting.

**Fellowship recipients must attend the Award Ceremony to receive the award**

  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2021
  • Notification of Result: June 30, 2021

 

Eligibility

  • An ideal candidate would be someone who has received an advanced degree in art history or cultural studies with a strong interest in Asian Contemporary Art.
  • Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Some basic knowledge of Korean culture or language is preferred.
  • English and Korean bilingual proficiency preferred
  • Postdoctoral researchers, scholars and those currently pursuing their Master’s are welcome to contribute to the archive as well and can contact the AHL Foundation for other opportunities.

Awards

  • $5,000 stipend
  • Opportunity to organize lectures and workshops
  • 1-year fellowship at AHL Foundation

Application Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • The contact information of two professional references.
  • One writing sample in English