Scientist Invitation Program
to Korea 2025
10 days Capacity Building Program
10 days Capacity Building Program
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Overview -
Application -
Activity Plan
Purpose
- Enhancing research networks among APEC scientists and strengthening the capabilities of trainees through field-specific expert capacity building programs.
Program Overview
- The program aims to strengthen the competencies of trainees in the relevant field and expand international research networks through a variety of lectures and mentor-mentee projects.
| Field | Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science and Life Science | |||||||||||
| Eligibility | Ph.D. or Master’s degree holders (with at least 3 years of research experience) | |||||||||||
| Official Language | English (Interpretation services will not be provided) | |||||||||||
| No. of Trainees | A total of 63 scientists
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| Duration |
10 days Note: The program will be conducted by INITHiNK, which is an R&D consulting firm funded and supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea.
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| Submission documents | Application Form, Activity Plan, Final Degree Certificate, A Copy of Passport |
Application and Selection Procedure
| Phase | Procedure | Remarks |
| 1st Phase | Kindly ensure that all required forms and supporting documents are properly submitted to the relevant domestic authority in accordance with its prescribed submission process. | |
| 2nd Phase | The Ministry of Science and ICT will evaluate and finalize selections from among the scientists nominated by each economy. | |
| 3rd Phase | Selected scientists will be required to complete the registration process for the training program via the official website. | Website will open on April 10, 2025 (www.sipkorea2025.kr) and the details will be available only to selected participants. |
Program Schedule
| Timetable | Contents | |
| Day1 | Afternoon Session | ·Registration and Orientation ·Welcome Reception |
| Day2 | Morning Session | · Opening Ceremony & Group Photo ·Lecture: - Current Status and Overview of Korea's Science and Technology Policy |
| Afternoon Session | ·Lectures: - Overview of Korea's S&T International Cooperation Activities - S&T Collaboration between Korea and Participating Economies ·Presentation: Introduction of Science and Technology Policy by Economy | |
| Day3 | Morning Session | ·Lectures: - Overview of International Research Trends in each field - Introduction of International Joint Research Experience in each Field |
| Afternoon Session | ·Lectures: - Overview of International Research Trends in Each Field - Introduction of International Joint Research Experience in Each Field | |
| Day4 | Morning Session | ·Plenary Lecture (by field) ·Q&A Session |
| Afternoon Session | ·Research Case Presentations (by field) | |
| Day5 | Morning Session | ·Research Case Presentations (by field) |
| Afternoon Session | ·Wrap-up and Research Topic Discovery / Networking | |
| Day6 | Morning Session | ·Mentoring Program (by field) |
| Afternoon Session | ·Mentoring Program (by field) | |
| Day7 | Morning Session | ·Mentoring Program (by field) |
| Afternoon Session | ·Mentoring Program (by field) | |
| Day8 | Morning Session | ·Mentoring Program (by field) |
| Afternoon Session | ·Field Trip: Visit to Research Institute | |
| Day9 | Morning Session |
·Training Outcome Presentations
·Program Feedback Survey Note: A survey will be conducted on visa and immigration fast-track experiences. |
| Afternoon Session | ·Study Visit: Cultural Experience | |
| Day10 | All day | ·Departure |
Mentor-Mentee Group Project
- The Mentor-Mentee Project is a collaborative endeavor in which a Korean Ph.D. researcher serves as a mentor, working with a group of trainees to jointly identify and refine a research topic. Structured as a group composed of one mentor and multiple mentees, the project facilitates the exchange of ideas on individual research interests and the discovery of potential areas for future collaboration.
Major Program Itinerary
| Month | Contents | Remarks |
| April to May | Confirmation of list of trainees | |
| May | Capacity Building Program (Physics) | 21 scientists |
| June | Capacity Building Program (Chemistry) | 21 scientists |
| July | Capacity Building Program (Earth Science and Life Science) | 21 scientists |
Support Details
| Category | Contents |
| Trainee | ·Round-trip ticket (A prepaid ticket will be provided) ·Accommodation (provided during the program period) ·Meals (Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and dinner will be covered with a meal allowance of 22K KRW per day) ·Insurance |
Contact information
- Kindly submit all inquiries you may have regarding the program details.
- INITHiNK(Program Organizer) : sciexchangeinfo@inithink.co.kr