One of the objectives of UNU & GIST Joint Programme on Science and Technology for Sustainability is to contribute to the strengthening of capacity building in developing countries by providing postgraduates with an opportunity to expand their practical knowledge and skills on science and technology for environmental sustainability through research training and academic courses.
The Internship Programme is offered twice per year and each round has a period of stay of four months. Participating interns will be assigned to the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (DESE) laboratory and receive their research training and course work under the supervision of the professor charging for the laboratory. During the final week of the Programme, each participant shall present the results of their research.

Applicants must be postgraduates from developing country institutions. Research topics should be clearly related to one of research areas of faculties of DESE.

Participating interns are provided with their own desk within a dedicated room in IERC and PCs with full Internet access.
Participating interns are funded for round trip airfare (economy class) and visa fee (receipt required).
IERC provides a monthly stipend of 400,000 Korean won covering dormitory rent (70,000 won) and living costs and medical insurance is also provided.
Interns carry out their research in a DESE laboratory and take two courses from DESE. During the final week of the Programme, each intern do oral presentation with the research results and submit final report.
Interns who successfully complete the Programme receive an IERC Certificate of Completion at the closing ceremony. Requirements include research result presentations and regular class attendance as well as active participation in the program. The grade record for courses is sent to each intern.

GIST has dormitory facility (two persons per room) and IERC arranges the registration process. The dormitory is fully furnished and cooking is available at the separated kitchen. Monthly usage charges except telephone is 70,000 Korean won.

Interns are selected twice a year and starting date for Spring and Fall Intership Programme is March 2 and September 1, respectively.
The deadline for applications for Spring and Fall Internship is November 30 of previous year and May 31, respectively.