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Research

Hiring Student Researchers

Korean Research Assistants

  • Affiliated with universities other than SUNY Korea, must submit a 'Confirmation Letter from the President'.
  • In the disbursement of student stipend, adherence to applicable tax legislation is required, and the amount paid must not exceed the cap established in the "Standards for Calculating Student Personnel Expenses," as promulgated by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
    Standards for Calculating Student Personnel Expenses - Classification, Positions, Monthly Standard Amount
    Classification Positions Monthly Standard Amount
    Student Labor Costs Bachelor 1,300,000 KRW
    Master 2,200,000 KRW
    Doctorate 3,000,000 KRW
  • Due to the variability in research participation rates based on the individual's status as an undergraduate, master, international, or domestic student, it is imperative to first seek guidance from the Research Support Team.
  • Changes in personnel expenses must be applied for according to the prescribed procedures and approved by Research Support Team, and must adhere to the standards set by the supporting organization, if any.
  • It is a fundamental policy to secure confirmation of employment prior to the participation date; however, in cases of extenuating circumstances, pertinent administrative procedures must be finalized by the 10th of each month.

Procedure

  • 01
    Confirm the list of Student RAs (Name, contact point, participation rate and period) Principal Investigator
  • 02
    Submit the necessary document to Research Support Team Student
  • 03
    Register Student RAs to the Smart R&D system Research Support Team
  • 04
    Visit the research support office and sign the research student confirmation form Student

Required Documents

  • CV (Resume)
  • Enrollment Verification Certificates
  • Copy of bank book
  • Copy of Resident (alien) registration card (front and back)
  • Certificate of Acquisition and loss for National Health Insurance Service (Health Insurance Qualification Certificate)
  • NRI and KRI Number

International Research Assistants

Foreign students on a D2 visa are generally prohibited from engaging in for-profit or employment activities unless they have obtained a part-time employment permit. The following are the eligibility criteria for part-time work permission as a student RA position :

  • A. Student visa (D-2) (excluding students with F types of visa) holders who have spent over 6 months in Korea after entry
  • B. Academic Requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
  • C. Work hour limit: maximum 25 hours for undergraduates and 30 hours for graduate students during weekdays in academic semesters

procedure

  • 01
    Fill out an employment contract Research Support Team
  • 02
    Prepare the required documents Principal Investigator & Student
  • 03
    Visit the Student Services Office and get a signature on the application Student Services Office
  • 04
    Submit the application Immigration
  • 05
    Start RA work Student

Submit the approved application form and necessary documents (listed below) to your appropriate immigration office in person or through the online e-Application system (http://www.hikorea.go.kr).

  • Valid Passport
  • Residence Card
  • Employment Contract
  • Employer's Business Registration Certificate
  • Copy of Employer's ID Card
  • Copy of Official Transcript
  • English Test Score
  • Work of Foreign Student Confirmation Form with signature from Student Services Team