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Summary

• Host Institution: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Research Group: KAIST Visual AI Group
• Internship: Winter 2026–2027 Internship
• Location: Daejeon, South Korea
• Internship Period: 28 December 2026 – 26 February 2027
• Duration: At least 8 weeks
• Research Areas: Generative AI, deep learning, biological data generation, vision-language-action models and spatial intelligence
• Eligibility: Students with experience developing deep learning techniques
• Financial Support: Paid internship for eligible students enrolled at Korean universities
• Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
• Application Method: Online application form

About the KAIST Visual AI Internship

The KAIST Visual AI Group at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is inviting applications for its Winter 2026–2027 Research Internship in South Korea.

The internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning and visual computing. Participants will work on research projects under the guidance of the group’s researchers while taking part in technical discussions and academic activities.

The KAIST Visual AI Group conducts research on technologies for generating, processing and analysing visual data. Its research covers areas such as generative modelling, computer vision, computer graphics and machine learning.

The internship will take place at the group’s laboratory in the KRAFTON SoC Building (E3-5), KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea.

The official internship period is 28 December 2026 to 26 February 2027. Interns must commit to working full-time for at least eight weeks and must be physically present in the laboratory during the internship.

Internship Benefits

The KAIST Visual AI Internship offers research experience and access to academic resources.

Selected interns can expect:

• Financial compensation: The internship is paid for eligible participants. However, students enrolled at universities outside South Korea cannot receive payment because of administrative restrictions. International students enrolled at Korean universities are eligible.
• Computing resources: Interns will receive access to computing resources required for their research activities.
• Practical research experience: Participants will undertake a small-scale research project based on an idea provided by the group. Interns may also propose their own research ideas.
• Technical paper discussions: Weekly meetings will involve in-depth discussions of technical research papers led by student presenters.
• Research reading groups: Participants will join meetings focused on reviewing and discussing recent academic papers.
• Possible continuation: Candidates available to continue their internship during the following semester will be preferred. Remote work may be considered for an extension.

The group also confirms that non-KAIST students may apply and that they may stay in a KAIST dormitory during the internship.

Important funding clarification: This is not a guaranteed paid internship for every international applicant. Applicants enrolled in universities outside South Korea may participate but cannot receive financial support from the group under its stated administrative restrictions.

Who Can Apply?

The KAIST Visual AI Group is seeking students with experience in developing deep learning techniques.

Applicants should have relevant knowledge or practical experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning or related research areas.

The group particularly welcomes candidates with interests in its current research topics, including:

• Generative Modelling: World models, multimodal generative models, diffusion models and flow models.
• Generative Modelling for Biological Data: Protein and DNA generation, variable-length generation and reward guidance.
• Generative Policy Learning: Vision-Language-Action models and diffusion policy learning.
• Spatial Intelligence and Physical AI: Embodied question answering, 3D perception and 3D understanding.

Students who have taken or audited KAIST’s courses in Introduction to Generative Models and/or Machine Learning for 3D Data will receive preference, although these courses are not compulsory.

Applicants should also be prepared to:

• Commit full-time for at least eight weeks.
• Work physically at the KAIST laboratory during the internship.
• Participate in research meetings and paper discussions.
• Contribute to a small-scale research project.

Students who can continue into the following semester will be preferred.

International applicants: Non-KAIST students are welcome to apply. However, international students enrolled at universities outside South Korea will not receive financial support. International students studying at Korean universities remain eligible for payment.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Review the research topics

Visit the official KAIST Visual AI Group website and review its research areas. Identify the topics that best match your academic background, technical skills and research interests.

Step 2: Prepare your academic transcript

Obtain a copy of your university transcript. Ensure that the document is clear and ready for upload.

Step 3: Prepare your CV or résumé

Prepare an updated CV highlighting your research experience, previous internships, relevant course projects and programming skills. The group recommends including these details, although the CV is not compulsory.

Step 4: Access the official application form

Visit the KAIST Visual AI Internship webpage and click the Application Form button at the top of the page.

Step 5: Complete and submit your application

Provide the information requested in the application form and upload your transcript and CV. Submit the application before the stated deadline.

Step 6: Await communication from the research group

For questions about the internship, applicants can contact the group using the official email address provided below.

Important Deadline

The application deadline for the KAIST Visual AI Group Winter 2026–2027 Internship is:

7 November 2026, 23:59 Korean Standard Time (KST).

The internship will run from 28 December 2026 to 26 February 2027.

Applicants should submit their documents before the application form closes.

Official Application Link

• Official Internship Information and Application Form
• Research Group Website
• Contact Email: mhsung@kaist.ac.kr

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Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The KAIST Visual AI Internship offers a valuable opportunity for students interested in artificial intelligence and advanced research to gain practical experience at one of South Korea’s leading science and technology institutions.

However, applicants should carefully consider the financial-support restriction before applying. Students enrolled outside South Korea can apply, but the research group states that they cannot receive financial support. International students studying at Korean universities are eligible for payment.

Applicants should also ensure that they have practical experience in deep learning and can commit to the required full-time, in-person research period.

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