AHL – Kim Family Fund Senior Research Fellowship

The AHL – Kim Family Fund Senior Research Fellowship is a one-year annual fellowship open to art historians, researchers, and curators with a strong interest in documenting and archiving the activities of artists of Korean heritage. The selected fellow will contribute to the development of the Archive of Korean Artists in America (AKAA) as part of the AHL Foundation’s mission to recognize and support the achievements of Korean artists working in the United States. The fellowship includes a stipend of $4,000.

Application Period: March 3, 2025 – May 31, 2025 (11:59pm EDT)
Notification of Result: August 1, 2025

Requirements

Eligibility & Requirements
- An ideal candidate would be someone with a strong academic background in Korean Contemporary Art.
- Experience in digital archiving is preferred. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. English and Korean bilingual proficiency is preferred.
- The AKAA Fellow will be expected to devote at least one day a week at the gallery for researching, collecting, and digitizing archival materials, including assisting with gallery administration work.
- A stipend of $4,000 will be available for the Research Fellow. Preference is given to applicants who live and work in (or near) New York City.
- Fellowship recipients must attend the Awards Ceremony on November 1, 2025.
- Previous research fellows are welcome to apply.

*Please note that travel and other costs for the award ceremony will not be supported or reimbursed.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically by May 31, 2025(11:59pm EDT). Guidelines and application forms are available at https://www.ahlfoundation.org/research-fellowship/.

Please have the following items ready to submit:
- Cover letter stating interest in the fellowship position
- Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications
- Contact information for two references
- One writing sample (in English)