If you are an undergraduate or master's student with a passion for research in natural sciences and aspire to gain hands-on experience at one of the world's leading institutions, the 2025 Summer KAI-X Research Internship Program at KAIST, Korea, might be your next step. This program offers participants the opportunity to delve into research at the forefront of fields like physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, brain & cognitive science, and medical science while experiencing the vibrant academic and cultural environment of South Korea. This article will provide you with all details necessary for your application.
KAI-X Research Internship Summary
Host Institution: KAIST Advanced Institute for Science-X (KAI-X)
Location: KAIST Campus, Daejeon, South Korea
Academic Level: Undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year or Master’s course students
Funding: Fully Funded
Award Duration: July 1 – August 16, 2025 (7 weeks)
Application Deadline: February 5, 2025
Eligible To: International qualified students
Program Overview and Activities
The internship focuses on fostering academic and cultural exchange through structured research activities, collaboration, and cultural experiences. Participants will:
Engage in research at their assigned laboratories (see list here)
Participate in an opening ceremony, campus tour, final presentation, and result report submission.
Attend a banquet and enjoy a Korean cultural trip at least once.
Program Benefits
1. Fees Covered:
Round-trip airfare (up to 1 million KRW).
Dormitory accommodation (up to 500,000 KRW).
Living expenses (500,000 KRW).
2. Additional Notes:
Participants must undergo a lung X-ray test before dorm check-in. If taken in Korea, a USD 50 fee applies.
Airfare deviations beyond a week require an explanatory statement.
KAI-X Research Internship Eligibility
Undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year.
Master’s course students.
Doctoral students are not eligible
Application Procedure
Prepare the following documents in one PDF file
Application form (Excel format).
Activity plan essay (using this form).
Official transcript (issued within the last 3 months).
Proof of enrollment.
Reference letter from a professor.
How to Apply:
Submit all required documents in a single PDF file to [kai-x_internship@kaist.ac.kr] within the specified period.
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 5, 2025
ℹ️ Result Notification
Applicants will receive individual notifications of their selection status by March 31, 2025. Selected participants will be matched to one of their three preferred laboratories for the internship.
ℹ️ Further Information:
For detailed information, visit the official website of KAI-X and download [KAI-X Research Internship Programme Guide. PDF].
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