The LTI Korea Translation Academy is looking for talented applicants who will rise to the challenge of translating Korean literature, thereby contributing to the growth of its global readership.
LTI Korea Translation Academy Fellowship
The fellowship is open to speakers of English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. The fellowship is designed to allow foreign students to devote themselves fully to the study of literary translation during their stay in Korea.
□ The fellowship includes round-trip airfare, monthly stipend of 1.2–1.6 million won, visa sponsorship and tuition waiver *The monthly stipend amount will depend on the student’s performance during the program.
□ About the Program
○ Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
○ Eligibility
– Foreigners and overseas Koreans with a bachelor’s degree or above can apply.
– Applicants who are not involved in any economic activities in Korea when the course starts (September 2020–June 2022).
○ Number of Fellowships: Maximum 4 for each language
○ Curriculum: Translation of Literary Texts, Study of Translation Styles, Korean Literature, Korean Culture, Korean Language
– The program also offers activities such as workshops with Korean writers and literary excursions.
○ Faculty: Professors of literature, literary translation, and Korean language and culture
○ Duration: September 2020–June 2022
※ Fall Semester: September–December | Spring Semester: March–June
