Startup KAIST is pleased to announce additional recruitment for the IDIS-KAIST Silicon Valley Frontier Overseas Internship.
Your interest and participation would be greatly appreciated by Startup KAIST.
Application Period: Monday, July 28, 2025 – Monday, August 11, 2025, 14:00 (KST)
Application & Inquiries: Submit via email to sv_frontier@kaist.ac.kr
※ For more information, please see below.
- Recruitment Tracks ※ Applications limited to one track only
A. Experiential Learning Track (up to 7 participants) ※No duplicate applications to companies
– Position: Roles based on the needs of Silicon Valley internship companies ※ Refer to Company Introduction (Attachment 3)
– Duration: 4 to 6 months ※To be finalized in consultation with the Internship company
– Internship companies (7 total): B-Garage, Eneridge, ADOASIS, HEI, Cryptolab, Kortek, Ringle
B. Entrepreneurial Challenge Track (up to 3 participants)
– Position: Student-designed startup challenge projects conducted locally in Silicon Valley, USA
– Duration: 4 to 6 months ※Student-led activity period
- Eligibility Requirements(All requirements must be met)
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Classification |
Experiential Learning Track |
Entrepreneurial Challenge Track |
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Common |
◽ Must have no restrictions on overseas travel ◽ Must be able to communicate and write in English |
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Specific |
◽ Undergraduate students in their 3rd year or above, or graduate ◽ Must be eligible to obtain a J-1 visa ◽ Must meet the qualifications required by Internship company wishing to apply |
◽ Undergraduate students in their 2nd year or above, or graduate students
◽ Must be eligible to obtain a B-1 visa
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- Benefits (Experiential Learning Track & Entrepreneurial Challenge Track)
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Classification |
Details of Support |
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Scholarship |
①Scholarship for educational activity preparation: KRW 5 million (for airfare, visa issuance, health insurance, etc.) Paid in full upon final selection ②Special Financial Need-Based Scholarship: Income Level 3 or below under the National Scholarship by Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) ③Special Talent Scholarship*only Entrepreneurial Challenge Track : Among the final successful candidates, students who are judged to possess outstanding entrepreneurial capabilities, such as records of investment attraction, awards in major startup competitions (e.g., E5, KDB, Challenge K-Startup), and possession of technologies with strong commercialization potential.
※② and ③ cannot be received simultaneously, with payments up to $2,000 per month for a maximum of 6 months. If the number of eligible recipients exceeds the available budget, the payment amount may be adjusted accordingly. ※ Payment will be discontinued upon early withdrawal, and any disbursed amounts may be reclaimed. ※ Payments are made in accordance with internal regulations (including scholarship payment criteria and procedures) |
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Entrepreneurial Activity Support |
– Support for self-organized exchange groups, individual consulting, invited lectures, and networking opportunities with partner institutions (designed to foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurial growth through internal and external exchange) – Connecting with local mentors in Silicon Valley |
- Application Documents
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Experiential Learning Track ※Attachment 1 |
Entrepreneurial Challenge Track ※Attachment 2 |
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◽ Application Form (in English) ◽ Essay (in English) ◽ Resume (in English) ◽ Academic Transcript (in English) ◽ Letter of recommendation from academic advisor (in English) ◽ Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information
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◽ Application Form (in English) ◽ Essay (in English) ◽ Resume (in Korean or English) ◽ Academic transcript (in Korean or English) ◽ Letter of recommendation from academic ◽ Business plan (in Korean or English) ◽ Detailed activity plan (in Korean or English, 4–6 months)* ◽ Proof of Special Competencies (For applicable individuals only): Investment attraction records, awards from startup competitions, technical capability documents, etc. ◽ Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information |
- Recruitment and Selection
A. Experiential Learning Track
– Evaluation criteria: May vary depending on the internship company ※Refer to the Company Introduction (Attachment 3)
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Call for applications |
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Document screening (August) |
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Interview (August) |
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Final selection (mid/late August) |
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Notice and application submission |
Selection of 3x the number of available slots |
Selection |
Notification of final selection |
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Student→Startup KAIST |
internship company |
internship company |
internship company →Startup KAIST →Student |
B. Entrepreneurial Challenge Track
– Evaluation criteria: Task execution ability(30), entrepreneurial potential(20), technical expertise(20), academic & creative capabilities(20), English proficiency(10)
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Call for applications |
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Document screening (August) |
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Interview (August) |
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Final selection (mid/late August) |
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Notice and application submission |
Selection of 3x the number of available slots |
Selection |
Notification of final selection |
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Student→Startup KAIST |
Startup KAIST |
Startup KAIST |
Startup KAIST →Student |
- Application Period and Submission Guidelines
– Application period: June 20, 2025 (Fri) – July 7, 2025 (Mon) by 14:00 (KST)
– Submission & inquiries: Via email to (sv_frontier@kaist.ac.kr)
※ Email subject and file name format: [Experiential Learning Track (or Entrepreneurial Challenge Track)_Name]
- Additional Notes
– Requirements for selected participants: Monthly activity reports, final outcome report, and
presentation at a result-sharing session
– Internship dispatch may be canceled if visa issuance is not possible
– Applicants must be able to either participate while enrolled or take a leave of absence to
complete the internship
– Detailed schedules are subject to change depending on program operation
Attachment: Application documents and internship company introduction materials (including eligibility requirements)
