Internship Program for 2008
August 29, 2008 November 25, 2008

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, is planning to host an International Internship Program on Science and Technology from 2008.

The primary objective of the International Internship Program is to carry out research and provide training related to science and technology.

CISS has worked to organize an International Internship Program once a year, offering students from various countries the opportunity to participate in a 3 month training course at GIST. This year, we are seeking up to 20 intern students for the upcoming Fall semester (August 29, 2008 November 25, 2008).

The International Internship Program is designed to provide knowledge and skills related to science and technology in the areas of Life Science, Mechatronics, Information and Communications, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Photonics.

Details:

- Prticipants of the Program will be assigned to a department laboratory and receive their research training and coursework under the supervision of the professor in charge of the laboratory.

- Information regarding department labs and courses offered can be obtained from the GIST website (www.gist.ac.kr). Applicants should choose participating laboratories of interest and fill in the application form in order of priority. 

- Participants who successfully complete the Program will receive a Certificate of Completion.

- The Program record of each participant will be available for evaluation if he/she wishes to enter an M.S. or Ph.D. program at GIST in the future.

- Support for the participants:

   * One-way airfare (economy class).
   * Dormitory accommodation (two persons per room).
   * Stipend of 400,000 Korean Won (approximately $400) per month to cover dormitory rent
      (30,000 Korean Won) & living costs.
   * Medical insurance during the Program period 

Visa status:

- Please remember that you should obtain a C-3 visa when applying for a Korean visa.

Important Dates:

Requirements & Application Documents:

Applicants should be graduate students or current students of a university in their home country. If you are interested in participating in this Program, please complete the application form and send it to CISS with the following documents:

By E-mail (to: soopark@gist.ac.kr):

  * Application form.
  * Curriculum vitae.
  * Cover letter: Describe how you obtained information related to this Internship Program; why the internship program will be useful to you in the context of your career goals; and why you are interested in the lab you selected.

By Mail: We need the following original documents

  * Letter(s) of recommendation by your supervisor(s).
  * Certificates of graduation or Certificate of enrollment status (including every degree you"ve attained).
  *  Academic transcripts.

To ensure efficient processing, please provide your exact address, phone number, and full name on the application form as it appears on your passport.

The deadline for application is May 18, 2008. You will be notified by e-mail as to whether your application has been accepted by June 16, 2008. 

Correspondence:

Internship Committee
Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS)
Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST)
261 Cheomdan-gwagiro (Oryong-dong), Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712
Republic of Korea  

Tel: 82-62-970-2062; Fax: 82-62-970-2069
E-mail: soopark@gist.ac.kr
Website: www.gist.ac.kr