Recruitment for teamKAIST ‘Save the Earth’ Global ChallengeWe are recruiting teams for the 2027 teamKAIST ‘Save the Earth’ Global Challenge. This program gives KAIST students an opportunity to identify global issues of their interest, select their own topic and destination country or region, and explore solutions through hands-on activities and field-based experiences. Through these activities, students can broaden their perspectives on global issues and develop their capabilities as global leaders.○ Expedition Period: Minimum 2 weeks and maximum 3 weeks during the 2027 summer vacation (June–August), with the exact duration determined by each team○ Theme: Topics related to researching, exploring, or addressing global issues. e.g.) Global warming, yellow dust/fine dust, water shortages, hunger and refugee crises, protection of endangered animals and plants, etc.○ Activities: Teams must design their expedition to include a variety of activities that allow them to directly experience and explore their selected topic. e.g.) Visits to relevant organizations and facilities, interviews with experts and relevant professionals, field visits, and participation in related programs and hands-on activities.○ Unit of Participants: Teams of 4 KAIST undergraduate or graduate students○ Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled KAIST undergraduate or graduate students who:- are eligible to travel abroad;- have no record of disciplinary action for violating KAIST regulations; and- have not previously participated in this program.※ The following students are NOT eligible to apply: Students expected to graduate in February or August 2027, Exchange students, Students on leave of absence during Spring 2027○ Funding: A maximum of USD 10,000 per team of four for a 2-week expedition and USD 15,000 per team of four for a 3-week expedition. ※ The amount of funding may vary depending on the destination country or region.○ Application Schedule- Application Period: 2026.10.27.(Tue) 13:00 ~ 11.5.(Thu) 23:59- Announcement of teams who will be interviewed: 2026.11.16.(Mon) 18:00- Interviews: 2026.11.23.(Mon) afternoon- Final Team Selection: At the beginning of December, 2026* The schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.○ Application Documents: 1) Expedition plan form (Maximum 12 pages) ※ The expedition plan must include a specific and realistic schedule that is clearly aligned with the purpose of the expedition. 2) Budget form 3) Consent form for collection and use of personal information ※ Please refer to the attached application form. ※ Convert all files to PDF format and merge them into a single document.○ How to apply: A representative student of each team should apply at the Global Leadership Center website(leadership.kaist.ac.kr)(Select: Board → Applying for Program). ※ File name: Team name.pdf○ Remarks: - Teams must verify the status of their chosen country with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://www.0404.go.kr/ - If a Level 3(Red) or Level 4(Black) Travel Alert has been issued for your chosen country or region, your team will not be dispatched. - Teams wishing to participate for personal purposes such as language training, travel, will not be selected or dispatched. - Students cannot be dispatched to their home countries.○ Obligations of selected teams: - Before the expedition: Teams must submit a report on their preparations, attend any orientation events offered, receive all required vaccinations, and submit a pledge to comply with all expedition guidelines, along with a guardian consent form, and academic advisor approval. - During the expedition: Teams must submit all required daily reports, take photos, and create a 3-4 minutes video. - After the expedition: Teams must submit all required reports on their results, including a final report, reviews, and activity photos/videos. All team members are required to participate in the presentation of their reports.○ Program Overview: https://leadership.kaist.ac.kr/en/page/sub/sub_0504.do○ Inquiry: challenge3@kaist.ac.kr
