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Talent Development Program
Synthetic Biology Talent Development Program (1/2)
- Program Information
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Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) / Science and Technology Innovation Talent Development Program
– Synthetic Biology Talent DevelopmentScale / Duration: (Field 1,2) 9 billion KRW (approx. USD 6.5M), 1.5 billion KRW (approx. USD 1.1M)/July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2029
- Program Objectives
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(Field 1) Cultivating core Ph.D.-level experts in synthetic biology to lead academic and technological innovation.
(Field 2) Developing industry-oriented professional talent through advanced technology education programs tailored to market demands.
- Project Titles
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(Field 1) Global First-Mover Training Program for Next-Generation Leaders in Synthetic Biology (KAIST–KRIBB SynBio School)
(Field 2) Industry-Driven Master’s Program for Building a Sustainable Synthetic Biology Ecosystem
Vision
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Next-generation education
integrating Bio+AI+Engineering -
150+ MS/PhD in EngBio
in the next 5 years -
Global partnerships
to secure top-tier technologies -
EngBio 6 strategies &
Academia-Industry-Research ecosystem
Strategic
Focus
Areas
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01 Core Talent in EngBio Technology
Establishment of specialized curricula for synthetic biology core talent training
Recruitment of tenure-track faculty specialized in synthetic biology
Employment support for M.S.-level professionals in synthetic biology (excluding those continuing to Ph.D. programs)
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02 International Collaborative R&D Cooperation
Organization of International Symposium on Synthetic Biology, Industry–Academia–Research Joint Symposiums, and Regular Seminars
Operation of on-site visit programs to biotech companies and research institutes
Conducting synthetic biology training workshops for professionals in industry and research institutions
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03 Sustainable Academia-Industry-Research Ecosystem
Undergraduate internship programs and participation in the IDEA-B Innovation Competition
Development and operation of online/offline outreach and promotional content for synthetic biology
Hosting of annual workshops for all students in the Graduate School of Engineering Biology
Key
Initiatives
Establishment of specialized curricula for synthetic biology core talent training
Recruitment of tenure-track faculty specialized in synthetic biology
Employment support for M.S.-level professionals in synthetic biology (excluding those continuing to Ph.D. programs)
Organization of International Symposium on Synthetic Biology, Industry–Academia–Research Joint Symposiums, and Regular Seminars
Operation of on-site visit programs to biotech companies and research institutes
Conducting synthetic biology training workshops for professionals in industry and research institutions
Undergraduate internship programs and participation in the IDEA-B Innovation Competition
Development and operation of online/offline outreach and promotional content for synthetic biology
Hosting of annual workshops for all students in the Graduate School of Engineering Biology