GIST Global Intern Program for 2014
The Office of International and Public Affairs at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea,
is planning to host Global Intern Program in Science and Technology for 2014.
The primary objective of the Global Intern Program is to carry out research and provide training related to science
and technology.
SIC has worked to organize an International Intern Program once a year, offering students from various countries
the opportunity to participate in six weeks training course at GIST. This year, we are seeking highly qualified
intern students for the Summer Semesters.
The International Intern Program is designed to provide knowledge and skills related to science and technology in
the areas of Information and Communications, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechatronics, Environmental
Science and Engineering, Life Sciences, Nanobio Materials and Engineering, Physics and Photon Science, and
Medical System Engineering.
Details:
- Participants of the Program will be assigned to a department laboratory and receive their research training
and coursework under the supervision of the professor in charge of the laboratory.
- Information regarding department labs and courses offered can be obtained from the GIST website
(www.gist.ac.kr). Applicants should select from the participating laboratories in order of interest and fill in the
application form ranking their interests in order of priority.
- Participants who successfully complete the Intern Program will receive a Certificate of Completion.
- Support for the participants
■ One-way airfare (economy class).
■ Dormitory accommodation (two persons per room).
■ Stipend of 450,000 Korean Won (approximately $420)
■ Medical insurance during the Program period
- Visa status: Please remember that you should obtain a C-3-1 visa when applying for a Korean visa.
Important Dates:
February 28th, 2014
Application deadline
March 15th, 2014
Complete to submit original documents
May 9th, 2014
Final decision and notification of successful application
June 26th, 2014
Arrival of participants to GIST
June 30th, 2014
Opening Ceremony
August 8th, 2014
Departure of participants
Requirements & Application Documents:
Applicants should be Junior or Senior in Undergraduate program or graduate students in M.S Program of a
university in their home country. If you are interested in participating in this Program, please complete the
application form and send it to SIC with the following documents:
By Uploading : (http://ipa.gist.ac.kr, "Intern Application")
■ Curriculum vitae.
■ Cover letter : Describe how you obtained information related to this Intern Program; why the internship
program will be useful to you in the context of your career goals; and why you are interested in the lab
you selected.
By Mail : We need the following original documents
■ Letter(s) of recommendation by your supervisor(s).
■ Certificates of graduation or Certificate of enrollment status
(including every degree you've attained).
■ Academic transcripts.
To ensure efficient processing, please provide your exact address, phone number, and full name on the
application form as it appears on your passport.
Correspondence:
Internship Committee
Section of International Cooperation
#306 Administration Building
Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST)
261 Cheomdan-gwagiro (Oryong-dong), Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712
Republic of Korea
Tel: 82-62-715-2062; Fax: 82-62-715-2069
E-mail: sic@gist.ac.kr
Website: ipa.gist.ac.kr