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Call for Applications for the 2026 Korean Literary Research and Academic Exchange Grant (1st Round)

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Call for Applications for the 2026 Korean Literary Research and Academic Exchange Grant (1st Round)

The Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea) is accepting applications for the Korean Literary Research and Academic Exchange Grant to strengthen the academic foundation of Korean literature as world literature.

□ Program Objective

ㅇ To strengthen the academic foundation of Korean literature as world literature by supporting activities that promote critical discussions and scholarly engagement with Korean literature.

□ Eligible Applicants

ㅇ Organizations and individuals seeking to publish foreign-language articles in overseas periodicals, to publish monographs, to organize academic events for international exchange and discussion, or to collect research materials on Korean literature.

※ Regardless of language or nationality

※ Examples of eligible applicants include: academic researchers, critics, writers, translators, universities, publishers, literary organizations, and freelancers.

□ Eligible Projects and Grant Details

Eligible

Project

Type

Supported Items

and Amounts

Eligibility (General)

Authorship/

Translation

in Local

Languages

(articles,

introductory

texts,

commentaries, critical

monographs, textbooks,

literary

magazines,

essays,

book reviews,

book

chapters,

etc.)

① Authorship

Authorship of academic manuscripts related to Korean literature in a foreign language, followed by publication in overseas periodicals (academic journals, literary magazines, newspapers, etc.) or publication as monographs through overseas publishers.

② Translation

Translation of previously published Korean-language academic manuscripts on Korean literature into a foreign language, followed by publication in overseas periodicals (academic journals, literary magazines, newspapers, etc.) or publication as monographs through overseas publishers.

③ Combined authorship and translation

Authorship of an unpublished Korean-language academic manuscript on Korean literature, followed by translation into a foreign language for publication in overseas periodicals (academic journals, literary magazines, newspapers, etc.) or publication as monographs through overseas publishers.

※ For ③ Combined authorship and translation, the author of the manuscript and the translator may be different individuals.

- Manuscript writing fees/translation fees, editing/proofreading fees, and publication/placement fees.

·Up to KRW 2,000,000 for periodicals.

·Up to KRW 30,000,000 for monographs (including up to KRW 4,000,000 in publication costs).

※ Special issues of literary magazines dedicated to Korean literature may be submitted as monographs.

※ Applicants must not receive duplicate funding for the same project from other institutions. If partial external support or applicant co-funding exists, only the unfunded portions may be included in the budget request.

※ Projects completed before the results announcement date are not eligible.

※ Applicants who remain under sanctions in accordance with Articles 19 (Suspension of Payment of Project Funds) and 20 (Exclusion from Selection of Persons Eligible to Receive Science Support) of the Sciences Promotion Act as of the application deadline are not eligible.

Academic

Exchange

Support for international conferences, seminars, lectures, and organized sessions related to Korean literature and Korean literary translation.

* Simple attendance or observation is not eligible.

Operating expenses, including (honoraria for experts, production of materials, venue and equipment rental fees), and travel expenses (transportation and accommodation)

·Up to KRW 30,000,000 depending on the scale and location of the event.

Research

Material

Collection

Support for acquiring domestically produced online and offline materials necessary for research on Korean literature and Korean literary translation.

Materials purchase cost

·Up to KRW 2,000,000.

□ Required Documents

Classification		Required Documents
① Authorship	Mandatory	① Application form ※ Complete Attachment 2-1 in Korean or English. ② CVs of the applicant and author(s) ③ Final manuscript (at least 80% complete) ④ Copy of publication contract (or letter confirming agreement to publish)
① Authorship	Additional	① Copyright license agreement (may be replaced by citation disclosure when used in academic articles) ※ For details on submitting the Copyright license agreement, please refer to the FAQ (p. 17).
② Translation ③ Combined Authorship and Translation	Mandatory	① Application form ※ Complete Attachment 2-1 in Korean or English. ② CVs of the applicant, author(s) of the Korean manuscript, and translator ③ Final manuscript (at least 80% complete) ④ Korean source manuscript for translation ⑤ Copy of publication contract (or letter confirming agreement to publish)
② Translation ③ Combined Authorship and Translation	Additional	① Copyright license agreement (may be replaced by citation disclosure when used in academic articles) ※ For details on submitting the Copyright license agreement, please refer to the FAQ (p. 17).
Academic Exchange	Mandatory	① Application form ※ Complete Attachment 2-2 in Korean or English. ② CVs of the applicant and participants ③ Event and institution introduction materials (e.g. event poster or institution leaflet)
Academic Exchange	Additional	① Copyright or portrait rights agreement
Research Material Collection	Mandatory	① Application form ※ Complete Attachment 2-3 in Korean or English. ② Applicant CV ③ List of materials to be collected ※ Including Title/ Date of Publication/ Author/ Publisher/ Purchase Source, Price, Number of Copies per Title

□ Evaluation Process

ㅇ Evaluation method: An evaluation committee composed of field experts will examine the application materials to select grant recipients and determine grant amounts.

ㅇ Evaluation Criteria

Project	Evaluation Items
Authorship/Translation in Local Language	- Academic Value (30) - Relevance to Korean Literature and Contribution (30) - Feasibility of Project Plan and Budget (20) - Competence of Applicant (20)
Academic Exchange	- Event Planning Capability (30) - Relevance to Korean Literature and Contribution (30) - Budget Feasibility (20) - Competence of Applicant (20)
Research Material Collection	Relevance to Korean Literature and Necessity of Purchase (40) Feasibility of Project Plan and Budget (30) Competence of Applicant (30)

□ Post-Selection Procedures

① Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)

② Execution of the project

③ Receipt of final deliverables and the final report, followed by a lump-sum disbursement of the grant

□ Final Submission

Project	Classification	Submission Format	Deadline
Authorship/ Translation in local languages	Final report	Word	Within 60 days of the end date
	Final deliverables	Five printed copies (to be sent via LTI) and a PDF file
	Budget supporting documents (receipts, invoices, etc.)	PDF
Academic Exchange	Final report	Word
	Event materials (Photos, press releases, booklets, etc.)	Image files (JPG or PNG), Other materials (PDF) (ZIP if multiple files are submitted)
	Budget supporting documents (receipts, invoices, etc.)	PDF
Research Material Collection	Final report	Word
	List of collected materials	Excel, Image files (JPG, PNG)
	Budget supporting documents (receipts, invoices, etc.)	PDF

※ If the results are published in an online-based periodical, submission of the website link to the relevant pages and a PDF file is required.

□ Application and Announcement Schedule

Classification	First Round	Second Round
Application Period	March 1 – April 15, 2026	June 1 – July 15, 2026
Results Announcement	End of May	End of August

※ Applications are accepted twice a year. The above schedule is based on Korea Standard Time (KST), and applications must be submitted by 23:59:59 on the day of the deadline.

□ 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 will not be accepted.

ㅇ Results announcement: Applicants will be notified individually via email.

□ Important Notes

ㅇ Documents submitted will not be returned.

ㅇ All supported projects must be in the form of publicly accessible outputs or public events. 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 (translator) 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 Applicants who are not selected may reapply once for the same project category, regardless of the application period. Applicants may apply for only one category per round. If selected in a given

round, the applicant is not eligible to apply for the same category in the immediate subsequent round. (Example: An applicant selected in the first round under the Authorship and Translation category

may not apply for the same category in the second round.)

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. 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

ㅇ LTI Korea Publication Planning Team / academic_grant@klti.or.kr

※ Inquiries regarding this call for applications will be addressed only by email.

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