Short Description:
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), is now accepting
applications for the International Researcher Residency Program 2026. This program is designed for
curators, critics, and researchers, providing a sustainable platform for developing global networks and
collaborative programming among art professionals.
■ Application Period: Monday, 15 September – Friday, 26 September, 2025
- Application Deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025, 18:00 KST
■ Residency Venue: MMCA Residency Changdong
(257 Deongneung-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
■ Residency Period: Applicants may apply for only one term - 1st term: 2 April – 11 June, 2026 (1 researcher)
- 2nd term: 2 July – 10 September, 2026 (2 researchers)
- 3rd term: 30 September – 9 December, 2026 (1 researcher)
- Subject to change.
■ Number of Researchers: 4 in total - If the jury does not find suitable candidates, MMCA Residency may not fulfill its plan to select
the total number of researchers
Application Requirements:
● Online via mmca.go.kr (English Page) – Log-in – Visit – Residency – Application – Apply Now
- Attachments must not exceed 20MB
- Submitted materials will be removed after the selection process
- Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to avoid technical issues
- You can check your application status at My Page.
■ Required Application Materials:
- Online Application Form
- CV (in .pdf format)
- Portfolio (up to 10 files: theses, research papers, exhibition documentation, etc. in .pdf format)
- Cover Letter (max. 800 words) and Research Proposal (max. 1,000 words) including the
anticipated outcomes (in .pdf format) - One Letter of Recommendation (in .pdf format)
- Contact information of the referee (email, phone) must be included.
- The letter must be signed by the referee.
- Please do NOT include special characters in any of the file name
Eligibility:
Open to all nationalities except Korean citizens
■ Eligibilities
- Research focus on modern and contemporary Asian art
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience
- Applicants who have previously participated in MMCA Residency Programs (Changdong or
Goyang) are not eligible - Applicants must be fluent in English
- Partners, assistants, or family members are not allowed to stay at the residency
Program Benefits or Awards:
- Private studio with accommodation (free of charge)
- Monthly Grant: 1,200,000 KRW (approx. 870 USD) per month, total 3,000,000 KRW for the
entire residency period - The total amount is subject to change based on one’s actual residency period.
- Access to the residency facilities and resources
Facilities: Private Studio (46~60㎡) with accommodation (single bed, table, wardrobe, basic
furniture), Gallery Ⅰ(132㎡), Gallery Ⅱ(105㎡), Shared Toilet & Shower Room, Kitchen,
Community Room, Outdoor Working Zone (191㎡) * Wireless Internet available.
Entry Fee: none
Location: Korea, Seoul
Deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025, 18:00 KST
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