The NEST program is designed to help early-career scholars gain teaching experience and networking opportunities in an international academic environment. It aims to support scholars in translating their research into teaching practice while engaging with students and faculty across the Nordic region.
Residency period: A four-week visit between February and early March (exact dates to be agreed with the Centre).
Eligibility: Doctoral candidates in the final stages of their PhD (ABD in North America and Asia; final-year PhD candidates in Europe) and recent PhD graduates (within five years of completion), conducting research on Korea and working broadly in the social sciences (including, but not limited to, anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations, gender studies, and history). Applicants currently enrolled in or graduated from universities worldwide are welcome to apply.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026