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Date2025-03-10
Hits172Call for Applications for the 2025 Korean Literary Research and Publication Grant
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) is accepting applications for the Korean Literary Research and Publication Grant to strengthen the academic foundation of Korean literature as world literature. This grant supports the publication (authorship) of works in local languages.
□ Eligible Applicants and Qualifications
ㅇ Eligible Applicants
- Organizations and individuals (regardless of language or nationality) seeking to publish articles on Korean literature in overseas periodicals such as literary magazines, academic journals, and newspapers
- Organizations and individuals (regardless of language or nationality) seeking to publish (author) books on Korean literature in a foreign language
※ Examples of eligible applicants: Researchers, critics, translators, universities, publishers, literary organizations, and individuals (freelancers)
ㅇ Qualifications
- Applicants must have secured a publication contract with an overseas publisher (or research institution) or are expecting to publish their manuscript in a periodical without receiving financial support from other institutions
※ Applicants subject to restrictions under Article 19 (Suspension of Payment of Project Funds) or Article 20 (Exclusion from Selection of Persons Eligible to Receive Academic Support) of the Academic Promotion Act are not eligible if their sanction period has not expired by the application deadline
□ Grant Details
ㅇ Supported Activities
- Publication of articles (e.g., academic papers, essays, critiques, book reviews) on Korean literature in overseas periodicals
- Publication of books, including introductory books and critical essays on Korean literature, through overseas publishers
※ Works published before the application deadline are not eligible
ㅇ Covered expenses: Direct costs related to publication (authorship) in local languages
Periodicals | Books |
Writing fees, proofreading fees, publication fees | Writing fees, proofreading fees, publication costs |
※ Salaries, manuscript review fees, event hosting and promotional costs, meal and refreshment expenses, transportation fees, meeting allowances, and other consumable expenses are not covered
ㅇ Grant Amount
- The grant amount is determined in Korean won (KRW) based on the evaluation results
- The maximum grant amount is KRW 2 million for periodicals and KRW 30 million for books
※ Book publication costs cannot exceed KRW 4 million
□ Application and Announcement Schedule
Classification | First Half of Year | Second Half of Year |
Application Deadline | Apr. 30 | Aug. 31 |
Results Announcement | End of May | End of September |
※ Applications are accepted twice a year (once per half-year)
※ The above schedule is based on Korea Standard Time (KST), and applications must be submitted by 23:59:59 on the deadline days
□ Application Method and Results Announcement
ㅇ How to apply: Submit the completed application form via email to academic_grant@klti.or.kr
※ Submissions via post, courier, phone, or in-person visits are not accepted
ㅇ Results announcement: Applicants will be notified individually via email
□ Required Documents
ㅇ Grant application form (including project overview, budget plan, and detailed publication plan)
※ Must be written in either Korean or English, except for the publication title
※ Optional: Applicants may attach the affiliated institution’s official rate chart for budgeting, if available
ㅇ CV of the author and co-authors
ㅇ Copy of publication contract (for books) or proof of scheduled publication (for periodicals)
ㅇ Final manuscript
ㅇ Copyright license agreement (required if citing Korean literary works in the manuscript)
□ Selection Method and Criteria
ㅇ Selection method: The evaluation committee will determine the grant recipients and amounts
- Evaluation criteria: Academic value and contribution to the field (40 points), relevance of topic (20 points), feasibility of publication plan and budget (20 points), competence of applicant and publishing institution (20 points)
□ Post-Selection Process
① Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to support publication in local language
② Execution of the project
③ Submission of final deliverables (five copies of the publication, etc.) and a final report
* Grant payment is made in a single installment after submission of deliverables
* The final report must include budget execution receipts and promotional materials (media coverage)
□ Important Notes
ㅇ Documents submitted via e-mail will not be returned.
ㅇ Acknowledgment of LTI Korea’s support must be included in the final publication. While the intellectual property rights of the work remain with the author or publishing institution, LTI Korea may use the work for promotional purposes (including reproduction, editing, and distribution) within the scope of achieving its institutional objectives, subject to prior consultation.
ㅇ In accordance with Article 10-1 of LTI Korea’s Budget Management Guidelines, applicants who have caused social controversy due to human rights violation or ethical misconduct (sexual violence, sexual harassment, plagiarism, etc.) may be deemed ineligible for support by the evaluation committee.
ㅇ Applicants are responsible for resolving any legal issues related to copyright, intellectual property rights, or usage rights that arise during the project. LTI Korea bears no responsibility for any disputes.
ㅇ If applicants are found to be ineligible or have provided false or misleading information, they may be disqualified from selection or have their grant revoked.
ㅇ LTI Korea may request supplementary materials or modifications to the project plan, and reserves the right to withdraw support if necessary.
ㅇ Applicants must allocate their budget according to the approved budget categories. Expenses falling outside eligible budget items will not be covered by the grant.
ㅇ In the event of unavoidable changes to the project, delays in reporting, or withdrawal of support, applicants must notify LTI Korea in advance, and submit relevant documents. Any project adjustments must be made in consultation with LTI Korea.
ㅇ If the final report is not submitted within 60 days of project completion without prior consultation, LTI Korea may reduce the grant amount accordingly.
ㅇ If the actual expenses incurred (excluding the applicant’s own contribution) are lower than the total grant amount, the grant will be adjusted and disbursed based on actual costs.
□ Contact: LTI Korea Publication Planning Team / academic_grant@klti.or.kr
06083 LTI Korea, 32, Yeongdong-daero 112-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
TEL: +82-2-6919-7714 / FAX: +82-2-3448-4247
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