Call for Application:

Korea Competence Week 2025 for Graduate Students and PhD Candidates

 

Date: 15.- 19. September 2025 (Mon.-Fri.)
Venue: Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Korean Studies, Otto-v.-Simson Str. 11, 14195 Berlin

Application deadline: May 17, 2025

 

The Korea-Europe Center at the Institute of Korean Studies, Freie Universität Berlin, (FU-IKS) is pleased to announce the Workshop Series <Korea Competence Week 2025> for graduate students and PhD candidates intending to enhance the academic and political competence of those involved in Korea-related research and politics.

The program will include several thematic workshops designed to deepen participants' understanding of contemporary issues related to both South and North Korea, strengthen intercultural competencies, and develop practical skills relevant to policy engagement. Participants will also explore essential methods for policy paper writing and strategic dialogue through interactive exercises. Additionally, the program will feature a field trip to policy-related institutions in Berlin.

A detailed schedule and further program information will be provided to successful applicants.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must either be enrolled in a Korean Studies graduate program or undertake research on a Korea-related theme at a European university.

 

Application period:  
Until May 17^th, 2025

 

Financial support for selected participants will be provided to cover travel and accommodation expenses in accordance with the funding regulations of the Korea Europe Center. Participants are strongly advised to coordinate their bookings with fellow attendees upon notification of acceptance.

Application:

Submit the following documents in one PDF file with the applicant's family name as the file name to Gwendolyn Domning (g.domning@fu-berlin.de) and Dalila Hadzic (d.hadzic@fu-berlin.de)

Letter of Motivation

• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of certificate of enrollment at a European university

 

Contact:

Gwendolyn Domning (g.domning@fu-berlin.de)