2016 MMCA International Research Fellowship in Korea – Call for Applications

2016 MMCA International Research Fellowship: Call for Applications
Deadline: 15 Apr 2016
Time of residency: Jul – Nov 2016

From the open call:

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) hosts an international research program for the museum professionals including curators, conservators and educators. The program aims to provide a sustainable platform for initiating dialogues and for developing a comprehensive network among museum professionals.

Program Description:
– Individual research in link with Korean modern and contemporary art (research fellow must present a final essay of his/her research before the research presentation to be held at the end of the fellowship).
– Visiting art studios, museums, galleries and art institutions
– Meeting artists and museum professionals in Korea
– Attending art related conferences
– Cultural field trips
– Korean language course (mandatory)

Inviting Researchers: 3 professionals
– Individuals who work in research field of contemporary art, such as museum professionals, curators, art historians, critics, educators, etc.
– Citizen of the following regions: Asia, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central and South America (applicants from other regions than those mentioned above will NOT be considered).
– Aged between 25 and 45
– Good use of English language
– Individuals who have high interest in cultural exchange

For more information and application form please visit the organizer’s website.

*NOTE: Hanoi Grapevine merely announces the open calls and cannot help in the application process. For further inquiries, please direct to the organizers.