Underwood International College

10^th UIC Research Project - Korea, 2024

1. All About UIC Research Project - Korea

Underwood International College is excited to present the 10^th UIC Research Project - Korea, 2024. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow intellectually. Any UIC students who are interested in performing a self-directed research project anywhere in Korea can apply for the program.

Students can choose any research topic that enhances and expands their classroom learning and visit any place around the Korea for their field research. This will be an opportunity to investigate in depth regarding your topic. With the help from a world-renowned Yonsei faculty, participants will learn each process of a formal research: developing research questions, writing a proposal, conducting a field research, analyzing data, and presenting the results in oral and written forms.

A monetary award up to KRW 500,000 will be granted to each selected student. Upon completion of the research, students will get 1 credit for winter semester. Various opportunities to showcase their research experience will be provided as well. Refer to this link for finding out more about the program in the UIC website.

2. Application Requirements

A. Eligibility

• The program is open to all UIC students.
• Students can enter individually or as a team. The number of students per team should be 3 or less.
• Students who are on the leave of absence can apply for it.
• Students who are in their final semester cannot apply for it. 
• Students who cannot enroll in 2024 winter semester cannot apply for it.

B. What to Submit (Refer to the attached file)

①       2024 UIC Research Project - Korea” Entry Form (Appendix 1): Entry form signed by a research advisor

②       Research Proposal Form (Appendix 2): A proposal with a maximum of 1,000 words (within 3 pages). The proposal should contain a title, your name, and a student ID number. In addition, you must include a very detailed itinerary and budget plan of the research trip in the proposal.

③       Rules and Regulations for UIC Research Project - Korea (Appendix 3): Rules and Regulations form signed by all members

C. Role of Research Advisor

• Each team should have its own research advisor.
• Any Yonsei faculty member can be a research advisor.
• The advisor will review the research proposal, guide participants through each stage, and monitor their field research and final research report.
• P/NP grading recommendation will be made by the research advisor.
• The research advisor is not required to accompany students for field research.

D. Awards

• Selected students will get 1 credit under UIC Research Project -Korea (P/NP graded 1 credit UIC elective winter course).
• Research funding up to KRW 500,000 per individual (e.g. a team of two can be granted up to KRW 1,000,000)
• The amount of funding can vary depending on field research destinations and expenses that may occur during field work.
• Opportunities to showcase their research on various occasions.

E. Selection Procedure

Each submission will be carefully reviewed by UIC faculty judges based on the judging criteria listed below. The winning team(s) will be notified within 10 days of the entry deadline.  

• Well-formulated research goals & objectives
• Clear explanation of research procedure
• Explanation of research design & methodology
• Concrete, feasible, and meticulous itinerary
• Practical application/potential impact of the research

F. Things to Know

• Mid-research work in Korea must be completed by January 20, 2025.
• Photos, videos, & documents pertaining to the research must be available to UIC upon request.
• Participants cannot combine their research with other personal purposes.
• Selected students must attend orientations, showcases, and UIC events that may involve the UIC Research Project-Korea.
• Selected students must enroll in one credit winter semester course UIC Research Project-Korea. Registration fee is not covered.

3. Important Dates & Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact UIC academic advisor Mihyun Kim(mk918@yonsei.ac.kr)