We're recruiting Outreach Fellows for 2026-2027!
The Nam Center for Korean Studies Undergraduate Fellows Program seeks to stimulate and support undergraduate students' interest in exploring various topics about Korea.
The Fellows Program welcomes any enrolled U-M undergraduate student who is invested in studies on Korea, interested in cultivating the Nam Center Fellows community, and committed to become an active member of the Nam Center for Korean Studies.
A few highlights of the fellowship include: gaining experience in conducting research on Korea, participating in preparations for the Korean Studies Undergraduate Exchange Conference, and serving as liaisons between the Nam Center and the campus community.
Application Deadline: September 4
There are two tracks for fellows: Outreach Fellow and Research Fellow. Both tracks are academic year-long commitments. Please see below for more detailed information on the benefits and requirements of the Nam Center Undergraduate Fellows Program.
Fellows Program benefits
Membership in a community of undergraduates committed to Korean Studies and recognition by the Center community.
Invitation to special events and meetings with distinguished guests.
NEW! Undergraduate Fellows can opt to receive academic credit (Outreach Fellows: 1 credit in Winter semester; Research Fellows: 4 fourth-year credits, 2 in Fall and Winter each) or choose to receive a fellowship certificate instead.
Competitive advantages for Nam Center funding opportunities.
Outreach Fellows: A cultural exploration trip
Research Fellows: Present a paper in the annual Korean Studies Undergraduate Exchange Conference and eligibility for the Top Conference Paper Award.
Fellows Program requirements
Fellows must attend 8-10 meetings a term and volunteer for at least two public Nam Center events per semester. Duties may include, but are not limited to event organizing, event setup & takedown, ushering, photo-taking, and video recording.
Outreach Fellows: Complete short (2-3 page) writing assignments in the Winter semester.
Research Fellows: a 15-page paper on issues related to Korea presented at the Korean Studies Undergraduate Exchange Conference (in Winter semester) will be required in addition to shorter writing assignments in both terms.
Outreach Fellows must enroll in KRSTD 290 in the Winter term. Research Fellows must enroll in both KRSTD 471 in Fall and KRSTD 472 in Winter.
Research Fellows ONLY: Fellows must attend research meetings in addition to the ones required for all Fellows. (Combined with the other meetings required for the program, meetings will occur almost weekly)
The fellowship is conferred upon the fellow’s fulfillment of the fellowship requirements. If the fellow fails to abide by the conditions of the fellowship, the Nam Center has the right to annul the fellowship.
Contact
For questions or more information, contact: Minyoung Song mysong@umich.edu.
