Dear Members of the KAERA Community,
We are excited to invite you to submit proposals for the KAERA Outstanding Research Paper Award.
Purpose:
The KAERA (https://www.k-aera.org) was established in 2009 with the aim of assisting Korean and Korean-American researchers and students in advancing knowledge and practices in the entire field of education, encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education, and promoting the use of research to improve educational conditions and serve the public good. The KAERA Outstanding Research Paper Award has been established with support from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea to recognize an exceptional research paper that addresses critical educational issues facing Koreans and
overseas Koreans (including Korean Americans). The Award aims to provide recognition of innovative scholarly work that advances educational research and promotes educational experiences and opportunities for children and youth of Korean ancestry around the world.
Eligibility:
● A paper accepted for publication in any peer-reviewed journal between 2022 and 2023 is eligible.
● At least one author of the nominated paper must be a current KAERA member.
Nomination Process:
● Self-nominations are encouraged.
● Nominations should include the following:
○ a nomination form (attached)
○ a brief statement explaining why the paper should be considered for the award.
Specifically, describe which critical educational issue the paper is addressing, why this educational issue matters and for whom, how the paper contributes to the understanding of this issue, and what implications this paper offers for improving educational policy and practice.
○ an electronic copy of the nominated paper
○ curriculum vitae of nominee
● These materials should be submitted electronically to j-kim@tamu.edu.
Any questions are to be sent to the committee chair, Dr. Junghwan Kim, at j-kim@tamu.edu.
Announcement and Presentation of Award:
The winning paper(s) will be selected by the KAERA Outstanding Research Paper Award Committee. Awardees are expected to be announced no later than March 4, 2024. The author(s) of the winning paper(s) will be required to present their research paper during the KAERA Conference in April 2024. A cash award and the award certificate will be presented at the conference.
📅 Submission Deadline: February 12th, 2024