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May 18 Memorial Foundation: Open Call for "2025 Joint Academic Conference Projects" (Deadline: Feb. 28)

• Selection of 3 joint projects to revitalize May 18 research
• Exploring new perspectives through May 18 research in collaboration with research institutions

The May 18 Memorial Foundation is inviting domestic and international research institutions and academic organizations to apply for the "2025 Joint Academic Conference Project." Applications will be accepted until February 28. Following the review process, the selected host organizations and the Foundation will jointly organize the respective academic conferences.

The Foundation plans to select a total of three projects through the application review process. The selected joint academic events will receive financial support for specific budget items, such as participant allowances, travel expenses, and the production of promotional materials.

Through this open call, the May 18 Memorial Foundation expects to broaden the horizons of research on the May 18 Democratization Movement and create opportunities to strengthen cooperation between domestic and international researchers. Furthermore, the outcomes of the joint academic conferences will be published on the Foundation’s research platform to be shared with the public.

A. Overview

• Application Period: February 14 – February 28, 2025
• Eligibility: Research institutes, university research centers, academic societies, and civic organizations that host May 18 research and related academic events.
• Review and Selection: A total of 3 projects will be selected based on application review. (※ Limit of 1 project per institution)
• Announcement of Selection: March 17, 2025
• Event Timeline: To be held between the selection date and October 2025

B. Support and Benefits (The Foundation co-plans and operates the selected projects)

• Major Support Items:
  1. Participant Allowances and Travel Expenses: Up to 1.5 million KRW per project.
  2. Promotional Material Production: Up to 2 million KRW per project.
  3. Academic Collaboration: Linkage with the Foundation’s existing network of researchers.