UNIST and the University of Ulsan (U of U) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly operate the InnoCORE-linked Research Internship Program on April 20, 2026.

The partnership aims to establish a collaborative research and education framework aligned with Korea's Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) initiative, combining UNIST's research capabilities with the University of Ulsan's educational infrastructure to cultivate talent responsive to regional industry needs. 

Under the agreement, the institutions will co-develop and operate research internship programs and curricula in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation (DX), while also promoting global exchange and international collaboration. 

The program provides undergraduate students with early exposure to research and strengthens pathways to advanced study. It also incorporates international engagement through partnerships with overseas research institutions and visits to major technology exhibitions, including IFA in Germany and CES in the United States.

"This initiative brings together our respective strengths to advance both education and research," said President Chong Rae Park of UNIST. "By integrating research internships with academic programs, we aim to cultivate talent equipped with practical capabilities and responsive to industry needs."

President Yeon-Cheon Oh of the University of Ulsan, added, "This collaboration will expand early research opportunities for students and contribute to developing talent aligned with regional industry demand."