[URGENT] DGIST Graduate School Research Internship 2025

DGIST Graduate School Research Internship for ITS Students

The DGIST Research Internship for Undergraduates offers a six-week interdisciplinary research experience at DGIST’s graduate school in South Korea. This program provides an opportunity for students to engage in hands-on research and explore various topics under the guidance of DGIST faculty.

Internship Details

Internship Period: June 30, 2025 – August 8, 2025
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Eligibility (ITS Students)

• Open to D4 and S1 students (Batch 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Final-year or final-semester students will be prioritized
• S2 and S3 students are not eligible

Research and Work Conditions

• Participants will conduct a research internship in one lab within six departments at DGIST Graduate School under the supervision of a DGIST professor.
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (8-hour workday, excluding a one-hour lunch break) Working hours may vary by lab.

Financial Support

• Total support: KRW 930,000, which includes:
  • Dormitory fee (KRW 330,000) covered by DGIST for the period June 29 – August 9, 2025.
  • Daily life expenses support (KRW 600,000 total), provided in two installments to a Korean bank account (KRW 15,000 per day).
  • Participants must arrive on June 29, 2025, and depart on August 9, 2025. Extensions are possible, but additional fees must be covered personally.

Housing

• All participants will stay in DGIST student dormitory (shared room, 2 people per room).

Visa Requirements

• All participants must obtain a C-3-1 (Short-term Visit) visa before arriving in Korea.
• D-2 visa holders currently studying in Korea must apply for a work permit.

Additional Notes

• Participants are responsible for their international and domestic travel, visa application fees, health insurance, and other personal expenses.
• A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon fulfilling program requirements.
• Additional activities, including cultural sessions and an industrial tour, will be provided for international participants.

Required Documents

All documents must be in English and submitted in PDF format:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Application Form
3. Recommendation Letter
4. Scanned official academic transcript
5. Research Plan (2-5 pages), including:
   • Professor’s name and research topic
6. Scanned passport (valid for at least one year)
7. Valid English proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/IBT/Duolingo – minimum score equivalent to 500)
8. Statement Letter (Download: http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange)
9. GCW Certificate

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Additional Benefits

• Certificate of Completion upon fulfilling program requirements
• Participation in cultural sessions and an industrial tour
• Research experience at one of Korea’s leading institutions

How to Apply

• Submit your application through this form.
  • All documents must be in PDF format and compiled into one .zip/.rar file.
  • After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
    “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_LabInternship_DGIST_Name_NRP”

Application Deadline (ITS): March 18, 2025 (09:00 WIB)
Interview Date: March 20, 2025 (via Zoom)

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
“ASK_LabInternship_DGIST”

This is a valuable opportunity for ITS students to gain international research experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their applications carefully and apply before the deadline.