2023 KIST SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

 

KIST is pleased to announce the availability of internship positions for Korean-Canadian students. The purpose of the program is to help Korean-Canadian students cultivate knowledge in the student's major field of study through participation in research activities and on-site guidance from an academic adviser, and to provide the opportunity to learn about the research culture in Korea. 

 

AKCSE Deadline: February 28, 2023

 

1. Qualifications:

o   To Students majoring in natural sciences or engineering (Students enrolled in an undergraduate (preferably 3^rd or 4^th year),

o   For students who have completed 4 semesters of university registration and students who have more than 1 semester left after internship

 

2. Duration: approx. June 15 up to 3 months

 

3. How to apply

The Association of Korean-Canadian Scientists & Engineers (AKCSE) will recommend potential candidates to KIST.  KIST will review applications and designate an appropriate research advisor for each student.

 

○ To apply: Submit a resume (should include the candidate’s research field(s) of interest)

Procedure:

·       Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) and half page Statement of Interest for the KIST internship program.

·       Please also indicate your proficiency in Korean and your GPA in the CV.

·       Please select top 3 choices for centres and/or professors as outlined in https://kist_school.kist.re.kr/professors/list

·       Send the application to:

info@akcse.org – please put the title as [KIST Internship]

 

AKCSE will recommend 4 to 8 students to KIST for the internship opportunities.

4. Compensation

○ KIST provides the following:

   - Monthly stipend (maximum amount for undergraduates: 1 million KRW)

*Within the range stated above, the research director will decide on the exact amount.

 

※Students are responsible for the cost of their flights, lodging, meals, and insurance.

※The KIST dormitory will be available free of charge with limited availability pending on the level of demand.  Students must consult with KIST in advance.

 

5. Academic Credits

It is up to the student’s school to decide whether the credit earned at KIST is transferable, and if so, KIST will issue a certificate of proof acknowledging the completion of the program.

 

6. Visa*

Canadian citizens need an F4 visa or a short-term employment C45 visa to Paid Internship in South Korea.  Canadian passport holders must visit the Korean Embassy in Ottawa or one of the three consulates in other cities to request a visa. 

 

7. For more information contact:  Dr. Insoo Choi, Academic Affairs Team:  KIST chois@kist.re.kr