Want to gain hands-on research experience in one of the leading institutes in South Korea? We are here with an exciting summer research internship program that you should not miss out on! Applications call for the KAIST Summer Research Internship 2025. KAIST has announced its “KAIST Stem Cell Center (KSCC) Summer Research Internship” for international students currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the undergraduate degree programs who have an interest in regenerative biology, stem cells, and tissue. KAIST is seeking applications from talented overseas students to participate in their 7 weeks intensive research program and have an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research and experience life at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology.
The duration of the KAIST Stem Cell Center (KSCC) 2025 Summer Research internship program is 7 weeks and will run from June 30th to August 14th, 2025, at the KAIST main campus (Daejeon, South Korea). The KAIST internship offers full support to overseas students by covering Round Trip Airtrip, Accommodation, and stipend.
The objective of the internship is to provide students with hands-on research experience in state-of-the-art labs while closely collaborating with world-class faculty. We encourage all international students to make their summer valuable while gaining new skills and knowledge therefore don’t miss out on this opportunity. There are no application charges associated with this program. Check out the KAIST Summer Research internship eligibility criteria, coverage, and application process below.
Details About KAIST Summer Research Internship 2025
| Host Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Institute | KAIST |
| Location | KAIST Main Campus (Daejeon, South Korea) |
| Dates | 30th June to August 14th, 2025 |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate |
| Application Deadline | April 10th, 2025 |
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the KAIST research internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- KAIST is accepting applications from all overseas students
- Students enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the Undergraduate degree programs
- Pursuing their education from an overseas institute
- Masters & PhD students are not eligible to apply
- Have an interest in stem cell, tissue, and regenerative biology to conduct research
- Possess a good academic record
Internship Coverage
The internship covers:
- Round Trip Airfare (max amount covered 1.5 million KRW)
- Interns will receive a stipend of 0.5 million KRW for the duration of the program
- Accommodation will be provided in the KAIST dormitories
Documents Required
Applicants need to provide the following documents:
- Complete Application form & Essay
- Official degree transcripts
- Two reference letters
List of Participating Labs & Professors:
| No. | Lab Name | Professor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lab of Neural Stem Cell Biology | Ki-Jun Yoon |
| 2 | Lab of Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration | Hanseul Yang |
| 3 | Lab of Metabolism Signaling Network | Seyun Kim |
| 4 | Molecular Genetics of Aging Lab | Seung-Jae V. Lee |
| 5 | RNA Genomics Lab | Yoon Ki Kim |
| 6 | Lab of Molecular Oncogenetics | Dae-Sik Lim |
| 7 | Molecular Neurobiology Lab | Chunghun Lim |
| 8 | Glia Biology Lab | Won-Suk Chung |
| 9 | Molecular Bioimaging Lab | Won-Ki Cho |
| 10 | Biomedical Optics Lab | YongKeun Park |
| 11 | Host-Microbiome Engineering (HoME) Lab | Woojung Shin |
| 12 | Functional Thin Films Lab | Sung Gap Im |
| 13 | Soft Biomechanics and Biomaterials Lab | Jennifer Hyunjong Shin |
| 14 | Brain and Integrated Neurodegenerative Disease (BRaIN) Lab | Tae-In Kam |
| 15 | Brain Repair and Organoid Intel Lab | Minee Choi |
| 16 | Translational Molecular Phenomics Lab | Sohyon Lee |
| 17 | Molecular Metabolism and Exercise Biochemistry Lab | Hyeonwoo Kim |
| 18 | Genome and Epigenome Engineering Lab | Minhee Park |
| 19 | Single-Cell Medical Genomics Lab | Jong-Eun Park |
| 20 | Translational Neurogenetics Lab | Jeong Ho Lee |
| 21 | COSMOS (Comprehensive Observation of Somatic Mosaicism) Lab | Young Seok Ju |
| 22 | Brain-RNA Lab | Jinju Han |
| 23 | Stem Cell Genetics Lab | Min Kyu Yum |
| 24 | Lab of Neural Development and Regeneration | Jin Woo Kim |
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How to Apply for KAIST Summer Research Internship 2025?
Applicants meeting the internship criteria need to follow the following steps to apply:
- Step 1: Firstly you need to fill out the personal and contact information here: Personal information application form
- Step 2: Complete the application form. list of preferred labs along with the personal information form and documents need to be sent to [email protected]
- Check out the application template
*Applicants can choose 3 labs from the list mentioned aboveÂ
Result Announcement: May 10th, 2025
Check out the KSCC 2025 Summer Research Internship official Link below
KSCC SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025
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