Application for Korean Legal History Research Center Visiting Scholars

Korean Legal History Research Center operates the visiting scholars program for the exchange of outstanding scholars interested in Korean legal history, both from Korea and abroad. We expect our visiting scholars to actively engage in various academic and exchange activities during their stay.
The appointment of a visiting scholar at the Korean Legal History Research Center involves a primary internal review and a secondary administrative process.

Primary screening

The internal screening committee of the center reviews and makes a decision to approve or deny the application.

· Required documents : application, research plan, CV(free form)

· Review period: Approximately 2 weeks during the semester / More than 1 month during vacation periods

· Applications must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the desired start date (For example, if you intend to visit starting from September 1, 2023, please submit your application no later than May 31, 2023).

Secondary administrative procedure

Appointment as a Hanyang University visiting scholar, or a researcher affiliated with the Korean Legal History Research Center.
After completion of the initial document review and approval, applicants who pass the primary screening are required to submit the necessary documents for the appointment as a visiting scholar. The appointment process follows the designated procedure.
Visiting scholars are generally expected to be affiliated with another institution and require approval from the university's headquarters. Registering as a visiting scholar typically takes around one month, and foreign citizens need to complete additional procedures for obtaining a visa.