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  • Q

    Q1. (Application) Can I apply before the confirmation of acceptance by a startup company?

    A

    No. You should have already been individually accepted as an intern by a startup company located in the US.

  • Q

    Q2. (Application) Which startup company should I belong to?

    A

    Any startup in the US is applicable.

  • Q

    Q3. (Application) I am currently on a leave of absence. Can I apply for this program?

    A

    Yes. However, you must be enrolled in KAIST during the whole internship period.

  • Q

    Q4. (Application) Do I have to possess currently valid J1 visa at the time of application?

    A

    No. However, you must be eligible to obtain J1 visa by the beginning of internship.

  • Q

    Q5. (Application) Do the application documents have to be written in English?

    A

    Yes. Your English skill as a future global entrepreneur is a main point to be considered.

  • Q

    Q6. (Application) How high do I have to meet the English test score?

    A

    There is no strict cutoff limit in English test score. The selection committee considers if an applicant has any difficulty in communication during the internship.

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    Q7. (Program) What kinds of program does GEIP provide?

    A

    GEIP provides total payment between 5,000,000 KRW and 10,000,000 KRW, depending on the internship period with prorated monthly stipend.

  • Q

    Q8. (Program) Is there any requirement that I have to achieve during the internship program?

    A

    All program participants are required to submit monthly and final reports during and after the internship program, respectively.

  • Q

    Q9. (Benefits) How much financial support is provided?

    A

    It depends on your internship period.

  • Q

    Q10. (Benefits) Can I extend my internship period?

    A

    No. GEIP only provides pre-allocated amount of financial support to the participants.

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    Q11. (Etc.) How competitive is this program?

    A

    It is always highly competitive, but difficult to open the exact number since it varies on time.