Visiting Scholar Program

CKS Visiting Scholar window for new applications with Autumn 2026 start date is now closed.

The Center for Korea Studies accepts a limited number of scholars annually to conduct research at the University of Washington. These visitors include academics, government officials, journalists, scholars, and a variety of other institutional researchers. Scholars are encouraged to use the extensive collections of the University of Washington library system and other university research facilities, and to meet and work with the faculty of the Jackson School for International Studies and the University in general. The Visiting Scholar Program provides an excellent opportunity to join in the academic life of the University of Washington community as well as to experience life in the diverse communities of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

Visiting Scholars are those who have been granted leave and financial support to pursue research while they continue full-time employment at their home institution. Such scholars may visit the University of Washington for a period of up to 12 months. Visiting Scholars are provided access to University of Washington research and recreational facilities, and the support in identifying fruitful connections with faculty. Visiting Scholars are strongly encouraged to attend colloquia and other academic events as well as present their research at Center for Korea Studies colloquia before returning to their home institution.

Legal practitioners or law faculty should consider the UW Law School Visiting Scholar program. The program is designed for career professionals from legal institutions and eminent academics who have an extensive background in legal fields.

Inquiries

If you are interested in joining the Center for Korea Studies as a scholar, please direct your inquiries to our office with your CV and intended plan of research: uwcks@uw.edu.

Legal professionals and law faculty should consider the UW Law School Visiting Scholar program. This program is designed for career professionals from legal institutions and eminent academics who have an extensive background in legal fields.

 

For more information about the process, please see the UW Resources for International Scholars.