Research Program
The KISS Research Program is a 6-week, research-based program in which all participants will be involved in research projects at KAIST labs. This program is open to students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields from our strategic partner universities. Participants will be assigned to research projects in various departments and labs at KAIST, where they will work closely with professors and researchers on ongoing projects. Students are required to confirm their lab assignment and complete any necessary documentation as directed by the program coordinator
Eligibility & Target Group
- Undergraduate students (with at least 1 year of full-time study at their home university) or graduate students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields from KAIST's partner universities are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled at institutions that have an exchange agreement with KAIST. To find out more about ou strategic partnerships, please visit io.kaist.ac.kr and navigate to the ‘Partnership Institutions’ section.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.3 scale) is required. If applicants are unable to provide GPA proof, they will be asked to submit a recommendation letter.
- Applicants from institutions where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to submit an English proficiency test score, such as TOEFL iBT (80), IELTS (overall band 6.0), TOEIC (800), CET4 (500), or CET6 (450).
Available Labs
Number of Credits
Participants will earn 1 research credits upon completing the program.
Tuition
KRW 1,500,000
* There is no tuition exemption for Individual Research Program.
Process
After submitting their application, students will be asked to list their top five preferred laboratories. The KISS team, in collaboration with lab professors, will assign students accordingly. As each lab has a maximum capacity, students may not always be placed in their first-choice lab. Once the lab assignments are finalized, the KISS team will notify students of their placement via email after the application deadline.
Transferring Credits
Students will receive an official transcript reflecting a Pass or NonPass grade for the research credit. Additionally, an official letter will be provided to certify the research hours completed. This documentation can be used to facilitate credit recognition at the student’s home university, depending on their institution’s credit transfer policies.