Korea | Intangible Cultural Heritage Associate Expert Programme 2025

The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP) welcomes applications for the 2025 ICH Associate Expert Program to take place from August to November 2025 in Jeonju, Korea.

The key objective of this programme is to support individuals aspiring to become professionals in the ICH field through internships and research in ICH safeguarding. Participants will engage in various networking programmes at ICHCAP as interns, with opportunities to experience and engage with ICH communities for individual research. 

Considering the explosive demand from local communities and partner organisations, as well as opportunities for enhancing participant capacities, the programme has been extended to 4 months.

Eligibility

• be an Asian-Pacific professional who has more than two years of work experience in relevant fields OR
• be an Asian-Pacific student in a higher education (graduate, postgraduate, or postdoctoral program in living heritage, culture, international cooperation, and other related fields)

Support

• Accommodation
• Living Expenses & Research Grant of 1,200,000 KRW per month

2025 ICH Associate Expert Program application guidelines

Deadline: 30 May 2025