KIST School Student Internship Program for Fall 2026

KIST School Student Internship Program
 A preliminary internship program for the students who are considering applying for the KIST School(UST) graduate program (Master’s / Ph.D.)
 Provides R&D research experience for the student researchers
 Provides Korean Language Lecture (Mandatory)

Guidelines for the KIST School Student Internship Spring 2026
Eligibility
 Students who can keep their student status at their current universities throughout the internship period
 Students with fewer than three semesters remaining until graduation (As of April 13, 2026)
 Potential applicants for the KIST School(UST) admission for Spring 2027 or later

Program Tracks and Periods
The KIST School Student Internship Program is divided into two tracks depending on the students’ affiliated universities or institutions
• Track 1: Students from KIST’s partner universities and institutions (except Vietnam and Indonesia)
– Period: September 1, 2026 ~ February 28, 2027
• Track 2: Students from Vietnam and Indonesia
– Period: September 1, 2026 ~ January 31, 2027

Advantages
 Experience in national R&D projects funded by the Korean government and institutions
 Receive guidance from the KIST researchers with superb research capabilities
 Access to well-equipped laboratories at KIST
Student Benefits
 Financial support: monthly stipend of 1,200,000 KRW for undergraduate students and 1,400,000 KRW for master’s students (before tax deduction)
 Dormitory accommodation (approximately 180,000 KRW per month)
 Comprehensive insurance
 Diverse academic/cultural events for students

Searching Advisors : Visit KIST School Homepage to search research fields and advisors
(https://www.kist.re.kr/kist_school_eng/index.do > Faculty & Major > Select Major)
Inquiry : Choi Jihyun, KIST Academic Affairs Team (E-mail : aa77@kist.re.kr)

More information: https://www.ust.ac.kr/bbs/BBSMSTR_000000000861/view.do