The KAIST Summer Research Internship is a 7-week program that provides hands-on research experience in KAIST laboratories and offers academic credit. Open to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students from KAIST’s strategic partner universities, the program gives participants the opportunity to join a research group in a field of their choice. Students are encouraged to contact potential laboratories directly and take an active role in selecting the research area that best aligns with their academic interests and goals.

During the program, participants will interact with KAIST faculty members and work with a dedicated research mentor who will guide their research activities and help them become involved in ongoing laboratory projects. In addition, a KAIST student coordinator will support participants in adapting to life in Korea and navigating campus life, ensuring that their experience is both academically enriching and personally rewarding.

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).