Summary
The KAIST-X Summer Internship 2026 invites international students to participate in a fully funded research program in South Korea, offering various opportunities in the fields of science and technology.
- 🎓 Program: KAIST-X Summer Internship 2026 (Fully Funded Research Internship)
- 🌍 Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; Bachelor’s (3rd/4th year) & Master’s students
- 🇰🇷 Host Country: South Korea
- 🏫 Offered By: KAIST Advanced Institute for Science-X (KAI-X)
- 📅 Duration: 7 weeks (July 1 – August 14, 2026)
- 💰 Funding: Fully funded (no application fee, IELTS not required)
- ✈️ Financial Benefits: Round-trip airfare, free housing, living stipend
- 🎉 Extra Perks: Opening ceremony, campus tour, Korean cultural trips
- 🔬 Research Areas: Natural Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Brain & Cognitive Science, Medical Science
- 📄 Required Documents: Online application form, activity plan essay, proof of enrollment, recommendation letter, CV/Resume
- 🚫 Not Eligible: PhD/doctoral students
- ⏰ Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
- 📝 How to Apply: Submit application and documents via email and upload through the official website
- 🏛️ About KAIST: Founded in 1971, Korea’s first research-focused graduate school and a global leader in science & technology
- 📢 Additional Info: Program promoted by Bright Scholarship (founded by Qamar Usman) for global education opportunities
Designation
Summer Research Intern
Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Offered by | KAIST Advanced Institute for Science-X |
| Duration | 7 Weeks |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | South Korea |
| Last Date to Apply | February 15, 2026 |
Research Areas
- Natural Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Brain & Cognitive Science
- Medical Science
Location
KAIST, South Korea
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to students from all over the world.
- Third or fourth-year undergraduate students are eligible.
- Graduate students enrolled in master’s programs can also apply.
- Applications from students currently in doctoral programs are not accepted.
Description
The KAIST-X Summer Internship program aims to involve students in research activities at KAIST’s laboratories. This initiative is designed to foster research and innovation in science and technology among the next generation of researchers. Participants will benefit from fully funded travel expenses, housing, a living stipend, cultural trips, and an introduction to campus life.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare and submit an essay detailing your research activity plan.
- Include proof of enrollment.
- Provide a letter of recommendation.
- Upload your current CV/Resume.
- Send your application and all supporting documents via email as well as through the official application portal.
Last Date for Application
15 February 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking research experience in an internationally renowned institution.
