DGIST Summer Research Internship 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the DGIST Summer Research Internship 2026 in South Korea. Undergraduate and graduate students from around the world are encouraged to apply for this summer research opportunity. The six-week internship will take place from June 29 to August 7, 2026, at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, offering participants valuable hands-on research experience.
International students from around the world are invited to apply for the fully funded DGIST Summer Research Internship 2026 in South Korea. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and focuses on conducting research at the DGIST Graduate School under the supervision of experienced faculty members. Participants will also enjoy a range of Korean cultural tours and activities during the program. There is no application fee.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology is a public university in South Korea specializing in science and engineering. It is one of the four public institutions in the country dedicated to advanced scientific and technological research. Through this six-week internship, undergraduate students from DGIST and other universities gain hands-on interdisciplinary research experience while exploring diverse research areas at DGIST’s graduate school.
DGIST Summer Research Internship 2026 Details
| University: | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology |
| Duration: | 6 Weeks |
| Scholarship coverage: | Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | South Korea |
| Last date: | 4 March 2026 |
Financial Benefits
DGIST Summer Research Internship 2026 in South Korea will cover the following:
- No program Fee
- Accommodation Cost Covered
- Meals
- Daily Allowance
- Free Korean cultural activities.
- Free Industrial tours
Internship Areas
- Physics and Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Energy Science and Engineering
- Brain Sciences
- New Biology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Documents Required
- Online Application Form
- Student status confirmation letter issued by the home university
- Academic Transcript (with GPA)
- Recommendation Letter (DGIST Form)
- CV/Resume
Note:
- Every document should be written in English.
- Applicants should enter the email address of their home university’s academic advisor, and the system will send him/her a link to upload the letter of reference after they submit the application.
- Deadline for submitting the advisor’s recommendation letter: March 11, 2026 (Wed), 4:00 PM (KST).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world.
- Third- or fourth-year undergraduate students who have completed at least four semesters at the time of application.
- Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 75% or higher on the grading scale of their home university (or 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale), or an equivalent academic standing, are eligible to apply.
- At the time of program participation, applicants must be enrolled at their home university and anticipate continuing their studies for at least one more semester before graduating.
- Students with high levels of English language proficiency (official English test scores are not mandatory.
- English proficiency will be evaluated through the academic advisor’s recommendation letter).
- Korean student visa holders are not permitted to attend.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply the DGIST Research Internship 2026 in South Korea for international students is 4th March 2026.
How to Apply for the DGIST Research Internship?
The DGIST Research Internship for International Students is open to applicants online via the DGIST website.
