Chung Mong-Koo International Affairs Fellowship in the Republic of Korea
Chung Mong-Koo International Affairs Fellowship in the Republic of Korea supports mid-career U.S. professionals conducting research in Korea to strengthen understanding and cooperation in U.S.-ROK relations.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Applications open) | October 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (2027–28 application deadline) | Spring 2027 (Award notification)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 monthly stipend for three to twelve months
Summary: Supports mid-career U.S. professionals conducting research in the Republic of Korea to strengthen understanding and cooperation in U.S.-ROK relations.
Key Information: Full-time, in-person fellowship requires on-site work with a host organization in Korea at least four days weekly.
Description
The Chung Mong-Koo International Affairs Fellowship in the Republic of Korea is run by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company. It enables mid-career professionals to conduct research in Korea, build professional networks, and contribute to public dialogue on issues shaping the U.S.-Republic of Korea relationship. The program seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders in the two countries.
The fellowship is intended as a transformational career experience: fellows should develop new skills, explore new research directions, or take a significant step in their professional development. CFR helps fellows identify host organizations aligned with their proposed work. Prior experience working in or writing about Korea is not required, nor is knowledge of Korean.
