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CPI (Cultural Partnership Initiative) The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Korea is implementing the CPI in order to prepare a foundation of mutual development through cultural interchange between Korean and Asia, America, Africa and Eastern European countries. CPI is comprised of 4 fields, which are General culture & Arts, Cultural Industry & Media, Tourism and Sport, and 18 programs and it gives an opportunity for exchanging your culture in the process of sharing the diverse culture. Curatorship Program for Museum Professionals - Participating in folklore field study, educational programs. exhibition planning and collection management & conservation. We are looking for curators from national museums or related institutions qualified to a responsible person speaking English or Korea, over 25 under 45. Holding position in related training sector within native country with an active interest for exchange with Korea. How to Apply: - Resume and Recommendation from director - Research proposal on planned research during stay in Korea Deadline of application: March 5th , 2010 (Friday) Benefits for CPI Participants - Round Trip airfare (Economy Class) to and from Korea - Living expenses: About $800 (900,000 Korean Won) ? food, transportation, communication, taxes and public utilities are included - Dormitory offered (by host institution) - Training Expense (support for Korean language Class (200 hours) and professional training) - Cost for field trip to cultural sites and remains of Korea - Medical insurance For further information, Please visit the website www.nfm.go.kr Also, visit CPI official website www.culturefriends.or.kr/cpi_eng/ Download the CPI Programme in PDF format and fill in the application form.