Candidates will be selected based on the submitted research plan and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about confirmation by email within 10 days of selection.
GIST International Global Intern Program 2025
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Eligibility
International undergraduate and master’s students
Region
India
Award
A stipend and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
GIST International Global Intern Program 2025 is an opportunity offered by the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology* for international undergraduate and master’s students. The program offers 8 weeks of valuable research opportunities to help students determine their careers at the institution. The selected candidates will receive a stipend and other benefits.
*Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, founded in 1993, has been ranked 4th in the Citations per Faculty in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It simultaneously holds the 1st rank in the country of Korea for 17 consecutive years.
Source: GIST IPA Homepage
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an international student
- be a senior undergraduate or master’s degree student
- have secured a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.5 scale)
- have secured a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or its equivalent in an English language proficiency test
Note:- Students from English-speaking countries or English mediums can submit proof of this in place of proficiency test scores.
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:-
- a stipend for the internship tenure
- dormitory accommodations for the internship tenure
- half of round-trip airfare reimbursement to Korea
- Korean language and culture classes
- 8-week laboratory internship with completion certificate
- published research posters
- opportunities and networking with global interns and researchers
Note:- Students must submit the research work to receive the completion certificate and airfare reimbursement.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Original degrees/diplomas/enrollment certificate
- Original transcript in English
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Certificate of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Certificate stating medium is English (if applicable)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Online Application’ and click it, then click ‘Apply (Sign Up)’.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, check the box for privacy policy and click ‘Save’.
Step 5: Log in with valid credentials, complete the application form and submit.
Note:-
- When applying, applicants must choose at least two out of the available research laboratory options. Applications without two stated choices will be rejected.
- Applicants must abide by the GIST regulations and Korean law. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification from the program.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 31st January 2025 (KST)
Application Deadline: 28th February 2025 (KST)
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
IPA(Internatioanl and Public Affiars Team)
Administration Building(S2, 3rd floor)
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu
Gwangju, 61005
Email ID: gip@gist.ac.kr | Phone Number: (+82) 627156254
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FAQ's
Question: Who is providing this opportunity?
Answer: The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology of Korea is offering this opportunity.
Question: Are there accommodation costs for this internship?
Answer: There are no accommodation costs under this fellowship, however, dormitory accommodations will be provided for the internship tenure.
Question: What is the amount of stipend under this internship?
Answer: The amount of the stipend will be decided by the institution after selection.
Question: Will there be interviews in the selection process?
Answer: Although formal interviews are not typically required, some laboratories that accept interns may request an interview.
Question: What is the mode of application for this internship?
Answer: The mode of application is online via the official institution website.
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