Jintae Lee
3 months ago
Chemical Engineering Yeungnam University in South Korea
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
The position is supported by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), which provides approximately USD 1,050 per month as a stipend and covers tuition fees. Additional information about the cost of living is provided, with basic apartment rent around USD 150/month. The program includes 1 year of Korean language training and 3 years of PhD study.
Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Country
South Korea
University
Yeungnam University
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Funding details
The position is supported by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), which provides approximately USD 1,050 per month as a stipend and covers tuition fees. Additional information about the cost of living is provided, with basic apartment rent around USD 150/month. The program includes 1 year of Korean language training and 3 years of PhD study.
What's required
Applicants must have a final M.S. degree certificate in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. An official English proficiency score is required (IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, TOEIC 900, or TOPIK 3). A GPA above 3.7/4.0 is required. Applicants should be motivated and interested in long-term PhD projects. For the upcoming intake, only GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) students who meet these criteria are eligible. Submission of CV, official English score, final MS certificate, and MS transcript is required.
How to apply
Email Prof. Jintae Lee at [email protected] with your CV, official English score, final MS certificate, and MS transcript. Review the detailed information at the provided link. Only GKS-eligible students should apply.
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GKS_PhD Student Recruitment: Prof. Jintae Lee lab
Study program: PhD study in Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University (YU), Gyeongsan, Korea.
Starting date: 1st September 2026,
Application due: February, 2026.
Who We’re Looking For, Motivated PhD candidates (~ 4 years) with training in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biology, or Biotechnology.
Required for application: Final M.S. degree certificate and official English score.
Preference for PhD applicants for long-term projects; a 2-year M.S. option may be considered.
For the upcoming intake, we are recruiting only GKS students who meet the criteria below.
R-GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)
Support: ~ USD 1,050/month stipend + tuition coverage.
Location & cost of living: Gyeongsan is a quiet, affordable city (~ USD 150/month for basic APT rent).
Program length: 1 year Korean language training + 3 years degree program (PhD track).
YU quota for R-GKS: 30 students/year; Providence K-GKS graduate program: 10 students/year.
Eligibility Guidelines: GPA > 3.7/4.0 and English proficiency IELTS 7 / TOEFL 100 / TOEIC 900 or TOPIK 3.
More Info: https://lnkd.in/gPJYzCcp
Research Areas: Antimicrobial and antifungal agents, biofilms, biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, AI-assisted biotechnology, and related topics.
Our group currently includes 6 Korean researchers and 35 international researchers, including 10 GKS students from 8 countries. Korea is dynamic in culture and research. Lab members generally work 9:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), with occasional weekend hours for maintaining living organisms, and are productive (typically ~1 decent paper per person per year).
Google Scholar: https://lnkd.in/gkkMSy9B
Please email [email protected] with CV, official English score, and final (not provisional) MS certificate, and MS transcript.
Prof. Jintae Lee (h index = 81)
School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University
280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Korea
Email: [email protected] , Phone: +82-53-810-2533, Mobile: +82-10-2442-0246