2024 AHL – Grace Charity Foundation Research Fellowship Application Guidelines

Overview

The AHL–Grace Charity Foundation Research Fellowship is an annual one-year fellowship open to art historians, researchers, and curators with an interest in researching and archiving the activities of artists of Korean heritage. The selected fellow will contribute to the development of the Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA) as part of the AHL Foundation’s mission to recognize and support the accomplishments of talented Korean artists working in the United States.

About

This research fellowship was made possible thanks to support from the Grace Charity Foundation. Founded by Kim Jin-soo, CEO of Image Solutions, a world-class life science company, and his wife, Kim Eun-sil, a board member of AHL Foundation, the Grace Charity Foundation seeks to support both educational and Christian missionary activities. Since 2015, the AHL Foundation and Grace Charity Foundation have awarded this fellowship annually to a scholar focusing their research on Korean artists and archiving their activities and work.

  • Application Period: March 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)
  • Notification of Result: August 1st, 2024

 

Eligibility & Requirements

  • An ideal candidate would be someone with a strong academic background in Korean Contemporary Art. 
  • Experience in digital archiving is preferred.
  • Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. English and Korean bilingual proficiency is preferred. 
  • The AKAA Fellow will be expected to devote at least one day a week at the gallery for researching, collecting, and digitizing archival materials, including assisting with gallery administration work. 
  • A stipend of $5,000 will be available for the Research Fellow. Preference is given to applicants who live and work in (or near) New York City. 
  • Fellowship recipients must attend the Awards Ceremony.

Awards

  • $4,000 stipend
  • 1-year fellowship at the AHL Foundation

*Please note that travel and other costs for the award ceremony will not be supported or reimbursed.

Application Requirements

We recommend having all your information ready to input and upload before starting the online application since it cannot be saved during the process. Please have the following items ready to submit:

  • Cover letter stating interest in the fellowship position
  • Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications
  • Contact information for two references
  • One writing sample (in English)

 

 


2024 AHL – Kim Family Fund Research Fellowship Application Guidelines

Overview

The AHL – Kim Family Fund Research Fellowship is an annual one-year fellowship open to art historians, researchers, and curators with an interest in researching and archiving the activities of artists of Korean heritage. The selected fellow will contribute to the development of the Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA) as part of the AHL Foundation’s mission to recognize and support the accomplishments of talented Korean artists working in the United States.

About

In order to establish greater continuity and consistency within the Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA), AHL Foundation established the AHL-AKAA Senior Research Fellowship in 2020 with the help and support of several accomplished artists in the Korean American community. From 2021, the Research Fellowship was renamed as AHL – Kim Family Fund Research Fellowship and has been generously supported by the Kim Family Fund (Founded by Tchah Sup Kim and Myong Hi Kim).

  • Application Period: March 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)
  • Notification of Result: August 1st, 2024

 

Eligibility & Requirements

  • An ideal candidate would be someone with a strong academic background in Korean Contemporary Art. 
  • Experience in digital archiving is preferred. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. English and Korean bilingual proficiency is preferred. 
  • The AKAA Fellow will be expected to devote at least one day a week at the gallery for researching, collecting, and digitizing archival materials, including assisting with gallery administration work. 
  • A stipend of $4,000 will be available for the Research Fellow. Preference is given to applicants who live and work in (or near) New York City. 
  • Fellowship recipients must attend the Awards Ceremony

Awards

  • $4,000 stipend
  • 1-year fellowship at the AHL Foundation

*Please note that travel and other costs for the award ceremony will not be supported or reimbursed.

Application Requirements

We recommend having all your information ready to input and upload before starting the online application since it cannot be saved during the process. Please have the following items ready to submit:

  • Cover letter stating interest in the fellowship position
  • Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications
  • Contact information for two references
  • One writing sample (in English)