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2017 Asia Cooperation Program on Conservation Science
Guidelines and Application form
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
Guidelines for Application
PURPOSE
The Asia Cooperation Program on Conservation Science (ACPCS) is designed in order to promote regional cooperation in the conservation of cultural heritage between Asian countries. Providing a rare opportunity for heritage-related professionals and experts to study and work together in our institute, we seek to exchange our professional knowledge and establish a regional network.
NATIONALITY OF APPLICANT
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
※ As a national agency, NRICH refers to list of Priority Countries and List of ODA Recipients given by the Korean government to select target countries for the program. Asian countries listed as Least Developed Countries (LDC) by UN and Asian institutes which have a special contract with NRICH such as MOU may also be considered.
QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT
(1) Any one working in national or state institutes of cultural heritage.
(2) Good written and oral communication skills in English are essential.
(3) Candidate should be physically fit and should not be taking any regular medication or medical treatment. NO FAMILY IS ALLOWED TO BE ACCOMPANIED.
(4) Candidate should be able to travel abroad without any legal restrictions.
(5) Ability to execute an independent research in full-time for given months is essential.
RESEARCH CRITERIA
(1) Conservation treatment, restoration techniques, and conservation science (Study on restoration material, object conservation, analysis on material or damaging factors)
(2) Research on Korean architectural heritage and conservation (Study of traditional timber buildings or religious buildings and monuments, architectural conservation and repair)
(3) Research on ancient remains and archaeological excavation investigation (4) Research on Art and Craft of Korea and Asia
ARRANGEMENT OF PROGRAM
(1) Our program is composed of induction course and an individual research. The first 2-week induction course provides lectures on current research projects of NRICH. During the period, each participant delivers a presentation about their institute, the past projects, and research plan in Korea. Thereafter, the participants undertake individual research. A research theme should be decided by the participant in accordance with the one on the research proposal in the application (Appendix Section B). On the final week of the program, participants will present their research outcomes and submit a final report.
(2) Those who applied for the 3-month training will go through 10 weeks of individual research.
The others applying for the 5-month go through 20 weeks to achieve their goal of study. Apart from the difference in total research period, all participants share the same orientation session in April and official ACPCS fieldtrip in May.
(3) With study result of the 5-month training, one may contribute to academic publication/journal or participate in symposium, seminar or conference out of obligation.
*This condition does not include the 3-month-trainees.
(4) The whole program will be delivered in English. Good command of English in speaking and writing is an essential factor to produce quality research outcome during the program.
DATES AND NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANT
CONDITION OF GRANTS
(1) NRICH provides the participants airline ticket for a round trip and living allowance (which will cover accommodations and living expenses) during the program.
※ the amount of the allowance will be individually informed after the selection of the participant
(2) NRICH will arrange the Guest House (located 4km away from NRICH) for every participant.
(3) Health and accident insurance is not covered by NRICH, therefore all participants should have health and accident insurance for staying abroad before they participate in our training program and thereafter the participants should provide the proof of health and accident insurance.
Any expenses for medical treatment should be paid by the participant.
Period Research criteria Numbers of
participant
3-month group
April 1 – June 30, 2017
Art and crafts Architectural heritage
Archaeology Conservation
5
5-month group
April 1 – August 31,
2017 Conservation ONLY 3
APPLICATION FORMS
(1) Both Section A and Section B in [Appendix] of the application form should be sent together to NRICH, all in MS Word format.
(2) Section A should be made with the information of a direct contact number and address (including applicant’s phone numbers with the national code and e-mail address) which can be directly reached to the applicant. Photos of the applicant should be attached in the section.
(3) Section B-3 (Research plan in Korea) should be drafted in accordance with the participant’s individual research interest and NRICH’s research criteria.
(4) Section B-4 (Official Endorsement) should be written by the director of the institute which employs the applicant for the confirmation of the applicant’s academic qualification, job experience, and current job status/title, and the statement of the applicant’s prospect of future contribution in the institute.
(5) NRICH will select the participants after reviewing application forms with supporting documents and a research proposal. All submitted application will NOT be returned.
※ All fields in the application form should be filled with truthful information with genuine documents.
※ In the case that you would like to send a scanned files due to a hand written signature, you can send JPG or PDF file (file name should be ‘applicant’s name.jpg’ or ‘applicant’s name.pdf’) before the application deadline.
※ Confirmation e-mail for each application will be sent for the acknowledgement of receipt of the application.
※ Send your application prior than the deadline to get feedback from ACPCS team (missing document, additional comment on study plan etc.) before final submission.
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION February 3, 2017
(Application forms (electronic or hard copy of your application) should arrive at NRICH no later than February 3, 2017)
SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS AND NOTIFICATION
The result of selection will be informed individually by e-mail around February 23, 2017. The selected applicant should inform to the NRICH an acceptance of the participation within a week for finalizing the selection of the participants.
CONTANCTS FOR INQUIRY AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Please send your application to following contacts. Application can be made by e-mail or post. All inquiries about the application and the program can be made to following contacts.
Dr. Lee, Jae Sung / Ms Lee, Joo Hee (= Bonnie) / Ms Choi Tae Joung (=T. J.) E-mail : acpcs@korea.kr
Address : 34122 (postcode)
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Restoration Technology Division
132 Munji-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon-si, Korea
Phone : +82 42 860 9433 (T.J.)/~ 9347 (Bonnie)/~9344 (Dr. Lee) Fax: +82 42 861 5168
Application forms (MS Word) can be downloaded in the following NRICH websites.
http://portal.nrich.go.kr/acpcs/
http://www.nrich.go.kr/english_new/
http://www.nrich.go.kr/
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage was established in 1969 for the academic research of cultural heritage. Working as a consulting body for Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, a government authority to preserve our heritage, we provide professional advice and knowledge to understand and conserve values of our cultural heritage. A headquarter of NRICH is in Daejeon, and it has 5 branch institutes and Conservation Science Centre. More than 200 administrators, historians, archaeologists, and conservators are working together in the headquarter. It has General Affairs Division, Planning and Coordination Division, Restoration Technology Division, Conservation Science Division, Architectural Heritage Division, Art and Crafts Division, Archaeology Division and Natural Heritage Division.
Research interest of NRICH related to ACPCS in 2017
(1) Conservation Treatment: Conservation for metal, stone, paper, wall painting and others (2) Conservation Science and Restoration Technology: Material analysis / Analysis of
mechanism of deterioration and development of conservation techniques including adhesives and pigment
☞ Only conservation field of study offers both 3-month and 5-month training. (*other study fields–
Architecture, Art and Archaeology-do not offer the 5 month study)
☞Those who apply for the 5-month training MUST bring samples, specimens or artifacts to conduct scientific analysis and research and MUST contribute to academic publication/journals or participate in symposium, seminar or conference at least once.
(3) Architectural heritage : Architectural research on Asian monuments / Safety inspection / Cultural Heritage Legislation
(4) Art and crafts : Cultural exchange in Asia
(5) Archaeological excavation research : Archaeological study of Asia
Appendix
2017 Asia Cooperation Program on Conservation Science
Application form - Section A
Please complete this form in English. All personal information must be identical to those in your passport. Also make sure to clearly write direct contact numbers before submitting it to the NRICH.
In case you would like to send scanned files due to manual signature,
the file name of your application form should be named as ‘applicant’s name.jpg’.
Your application should be arrived to NRICH by February 3, 2017.
Clip or staple two photos size 3.5 ㎝ x4.5 ㎝
1. CANDIDATE
・First Name
・Family Name
・Date of Birth DD/MM/YY
・Place of Birth
・Age
・Nationality
・Gender
・Current Institution / Name of institute and department
・Current job responsibility and title
・Office Phone No. (+ Country code)
・Office Fax No. (+ Country code)
※ Please write the full number in order of national code – area code – personal number
・E-mail Address
・Office / Home Address (+ Zip code)
・Home Phone No. (+ Country code)
・ Mobile Phone No. (Full code)
・Health Condition/ Healthy / Weak Please specify
・Meal Restriction/ No / Yes Please specify
( )
・Field of specialization and proposed research title in Korea / You must indicate specific field with a check √ in the blank below ( )
1) Field - Conservation ( ) *3&5 month both available Architectural heritage ( )
Archaeology ( ) Art and crafts ( )
2) Title (of Research Plan)
3) Participation Period 3-month( ) April ~ June 5-month( ) April ~ August
* ONLY those who checked [Conservation(√)] above can apply for the 5-month session.
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
A. Academic Qualifications
Full Name of Institution and Country Duration (from – to) Degree Obtained
B. Relevant Professional Training Course
Full Name of Institution and Country Duration (from – to) Degree Obtained
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
List your working experience or projects you worked
Period(mm/year) Institute or project title Job title and responsibility
4. PUBLICATIONS
List your significant publications (title, publisher & date) and/or research projects including master’s/doctoral theses
Title Date Publisher
5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Please rate your foreign language proficiency from Excellent to Poor and indicate official test score if you have one.
Language Speaking Writing Reading Test Score
※ Please specify each area(speaking, writing, reading) of each language skill to choose from one of following description. Level of each area may different in one language. We strongly recommend you to be truthful in self-assessment.
• Excellent: Almost native speaker, no language barrier or difficulty to communicate
• Good: Fluent in overall, no problem to conduct a research with dictionary
• Satisfactory: Not fluent but capable to communicate, some difficulty to proceed research
• Poor: Very basic level, not able to communicate
6. PREVIOUS VISIT TO KOREA
Year Length of Stay Institution/ Location Funded by Purpose of visit
( ) months
※ How many times have you applied for ACPCS ? Please, check (√ ) or write the number below.
This is the first application. ( ) / I have applied for ACPCS _____ times.
7. CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT
I declare that the above information is true and correct. I also declare that, to the best of my knowledge, my health allows me to undertake the proposed study program. I also take note that if my application is accepted I shall have to undergo a medical examination at my own expense, according to instructions received from the NRICH, and that my participation in the ACPCS will be conditional upon the satisfactory results of this examination. I also declare that I will be returning to my current employer, on completion of the program.
Candidate’s Signature Date
Relevant information - Section B
2010 Asia Cooperation Program in Conservation Science
Application form - Section B
2009 Asia Cooperation Program in Conservation Science
Application form - Section A
1. INTRODUCTION OF YOUR INSTITUTION:
Please provide overall information of your institution including research interests, present and past projects, current policy toward cultural heritage, etc.
2. PAST AND CURRENT RESEARCH:
Please state major subjects you studied in your final education or research projects you had worked, which can be relevant to the research plan. Please write in details.
details, it will benefit you in the selection process.
※ ONLY those who apply for [Conservation → 5-month] MUST fill in the table below;
Sample Information *specimen, artifact or etc.
Name *coin, Buddha statue, casket, cannon ball, traditional costume … Type *bronze, silver, unknown alloy, stone, granite, lacquer, wood… Quantity *3 particles, 1 artifact, 20 specimens, uncountable…
Measurements *weight, length, width, total length, height… etc. *collected site, ownership, meaning…
※ All applicants should describe one’s own original research plan below;
3. RESEARCH PLAN DURING THE ACPCS IN KOREA:
Please write a theme, aims, and methodology of individual research. Also please indicate equipments or materials in specific that you may need for the research in case you have ones. Detailed explanation will help us to make a positive
consideration on your application in the selection process.
1) Please state your comments regarding the applicant’s academic qualifications, professional experience in the research field and related abilities
2) Please state your comments regarding in which way the recipient can contribute to his/her country after completing the ACPCS in Korea.
Address:
Contact Number: Fax:
E-mail Address:
Date:
Name and title of endorsing person: Signature:
4. OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT
This section confirms your academic qualification and professional experience as well as your official status in your institute. Your application will not be considered unless this section is correctly filled in by the person endorsing the application (public official, employer, or academic supervisor).
