Global Intern Program (GIP) in South Korea 2024

The Global Intern Program (GIP) 2024 offers a fully funded internship opportunity for international students, covering airfare, accommodation, stipend, and more. This program invites those eager to experience the unique research environment and opportunities at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). GIP allows you to spend eight weeks during the summer in a research lab, receiving valuable training and mentorship from the lab’s professor. This experience can help you decide whether pursuing an advanced degree at GIST aligns with your goals and provide you with valuable research exposure.

Internship Summary:

Level of Study: Internship
Institution: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Location: South Korea
Deadline: January 29, 2024 – March 12, 2024

Internship Focused Areas:

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
School of Materials Science and Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
School of Life Sciences
School of Physics and Chemistry
Department of Biomedical Science and Engineering
School of Integrated Technology

For more information about GIP Research Fields, visit [here].

Internship Period:

8-week Laboratory Internship

Based on your research proposal:
- 1-7th week: You should write a short paper and submit
- 8th week: Submit a draft of your research poster for the poster session
- Your submitted papers and poster will be published in a book and provided to you, your home university, and your participating GIST laboratory.

Internship Benefits:

GIP Internship provides the following benefits to interns:

Half of Round-trip Airfare
Dormitory Accommodation
Korean Language Class
Cultural Class
Special Lectures
Stipend
Health Insurance
Culture Exploration

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria for GIP Internship:

Required Languages: English
Eligible Countries: All World Countries
International Undergraduate Seniors or Master’s Degree students
A GPA of 3.0 or above

How to Apply for Global Intern Program Internship:

Create an account with your email address [here].
Complete the application form.
Indicate two preferred laboratories in the application form and upload a research plan.
Find the PDF file for Application Guidelines [here].
Apply for a place in the desired program within one of the opportunity areas.
Agree to abide by GIST regulations and Korean law.
Each individual School/Department has its own process to select interns, and the Section of International Cooperation (SIC) cannot influence that process or alter decisions.
Provide the following documents for your application:
- Original (Official) Degree Certificates
- Original (Official) Transcripts; All in English
- One Letter of Recommendation
- English Language Proficiency Test Result