Call for SNU in Global Research Applicants
Introduction
It is a research program that SNU graduate students can design and carry out their research project in other countries under supervision of SNU professor(s). Its purpose is to enhance our students' global exposure and research capacity. Thus, in long-term, we at Seoul National University seek to strengthen global research networks through international cooperation.
Research Topic Any research subjects
Country of Your Research Project
· Excluding countries under MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) travel ban
· Including countries permitted for travel insurance.
· Strictly restricted to one (1) country
Note: In the case that MOFA may include the country of your research project in travel ban countries for natural disaster or national emergency, SNU OIA will not allow the team to carry out the project.
Selection Procedure
1. Each team submits a research proposal to the OIA
2. The research proposals will be screened and evaluated
3. The OIA will post the list of selected teams on its website.
Note: Approximately 10 teams will be selected.
Evaluation Variables
Research capacity, international cooperation (importance and relevance of research project, research impact) and research design (purpose, results and so on)
Team composition
· Team supervisor(s) has to be SNU full-time faculty member(s).
A team can receive supervision from more than one (1) SNU faculty member, but research supervision fee will be paid only to one (1) supervisor for each team. The supervisor(s) has to supervise only in S. Korea (research project budget should NOT include supervisor's travel expenses.)
· Each team should be composed of 4-5 SNU graduate students.
· It is possible to form a team from other SNU departments, colleges, and graduate schools.
· A participant cannot be a part of more than one (1) team.
· Each team should carry out research in the country of research project more than 1 week.
Qualification
SNU graduate students (incl. research students, excl. students taking a leave of absence, undergraduate students)
Documents to Submit
1. Application Form (Attached)
2. Team Research Proposal (within A4 10 pages)
3. Estimated Budget
4. Student Registration Certificate
Research Fund
Max. KRW 15,000,000 per team
· Research fund should only contribute to expenses for research project abroad (excl. expenses for books, research papers, and meetings)
· The OIA may modify the research budget of the selected teams.
Travel Insurance
It is compulsory and individual responsibility for the selected teams to get travel insurance.
Brief Schedule
June 2013 announces selected teams and provides research fund
June-August 2013 each team carries out research project
September 2013 each team gives presentation and submits report
Submission Deadline
Friday, 7 June 2013, 18:00
Selection Announcement
Friday, 14 June 2013
OIA Website
Submission
To visit the OIA Office in person with the documents ready
2nd Fl. Bldg. 152, CJ International Center, Office of International Affairs (Tel. 02-880-8637 / protocol@snu.ac.kr)