• Overview: The Transportation Group at the Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility, KAIST is recruiting five Ph.D. students for Fall 2026 admission through the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) University R&D Track. These positions are fully funded, including a full tuition waiver and a competitive monthly stipend.
• Funding: The scholarship package includes GKS support as well as additional funding from the academic advisor (Advisor Top-up). The monthly stipend is announced to be approximately KRW 1.8 million in total (including bonuses).
• Program: The program includes one year of Korean language training. In addition to supporting academic work, it can be a meaningful opportunity for applicants who plan to live in Korea long term.
• Academic Background: Applicants are welcome from a wide range of fields, including but not limited to transportation engineering, civil engineering, economics, mathematics, computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, control, automotive engineering, human factors/ergonomics, policy, and related disciplines.
• How to Apply: Before the online application opens, please contact (gsm@kaist.ac.kr) by email to confirm your eligibility. Please do not contact professors directly for application inquiries. Use “GKS PhD application” as the email subject, and attach your CV along with any supporting documents you may have, such as an English test score, academic transcript, and a brief summary of your research interests.
• Selection Timeline: The selection process follows the official guidelines. In general, the guideline is released in February, applications are submitted from late February to mid-March, document screening and interviews take place in April, first-round results are announced in late April followed by submission to NIIED, the final review is conducted in May, and final results are announced in late June. Applicants must submit required documents directly to the KAIST Admissions Office. Please note that KAIST may set an earlier deadline than the general guideline schedule, so prior confirmation is recommended.

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