One-on-One Academic Writing Clinic (Administration Team, University College)

This program provides graduate students with individualized guidance on thesis or journal manuscript writing from PhD-level research professors in relevant fields.

• Eligibility : Graduate students enrolled at the Seoul Campus, including those in the research phase after coursework.
  ※Students on a leave of absence and graduates are not eligible.
• Period : Offered year-round (up to three sessions per year per participant)
• How to Participate : Search for [논문글쓰기] on Kuchive (https://kuchive.korea.ac.kr)

• Inquiries : Administration Team (E-mail) geedcredu_bk21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Research Skills Enhancement & Special Lecture on Thesis Writing (Administration Team, University College)

Sharing methods for writing research papers in English and utilizing generative AI and agents during research to promote best practices in research paper writing

• Eligibility : Graduate students
• Key Activities : Expanded from previous lectures and workshops to provide more in-depth training in academic writing. Introduces a fellowship-style format to strengthen practical writing skills using AI.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program in the first half of the year (May–June)
• Period : This program runs during the first half of the year and the summer break.
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Administration Team (E-mail) geedcredu_bk21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Agent-Powered Academic Writing Fellowship (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

A small-scale program that uses AI to help students complete research papers for submission to international academic journals

• Eligibility : Graduate students at BK21-participating universities
• Key Activities : This program provides opportunities to enhance research and academic writing skills through the use of generative AI and AI-based tools, with a particular focus on their practical and systematic application in academic writing.
• Operating Procedures : Operated in conjunction with special lectures on strengthening research capabilities and advanced paper writing
  • The “Agent-Powered Academic Writing Fellowship” is offered to graduate students selected through a research proposal review process.
  • The program includes an orientation (OT), one English paper writing workshop, and two results-sharing seminars.
• Period : Sign-up for the program in the first half of the yea(June-July), It runs for 6 months(July-December)
• Program Registration : Kukaive Application, Review, and Selection
• Inquiries : Administration Team (E-mail) geedcredu_bk21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

AI-Powered Academic Writing Program (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

A capacity-building program designed to support thesis writing and research using Chat GPT and other AI tools.

• Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants
• Key Activities : Enhances research and writing capabilities through the application of AI-based tools for academic writing.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program in the second half of the year (July–August, December–January)
• Period : Program runs during summer and winter breaks (July–August, January–February of the following year)
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (Tel) 02-3290-5238 (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Coding School (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

A short-term training program designed to improve research and problem-solving skills through foundational and advanced courses in Python and R coding.

• Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants
• Key Activities : Introductory and advanced-level courses in Python and R to support efficient skill development in a short time frame.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program in the second half of the year (July–August, December–January)
• Period : Program runs during the summer and winter breaks (July–August, January–February of the following year)
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (Tel) 02-3290-5238 (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

The Scene of Data Science (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

A seminar series featuring CEOs, CTOs, top experts, and developers from industries and academic/research communities built around data science.

• Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants
• Key Activities : Invited talks that offer insights into cutting-edge developments in data science across industry, education, and research.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during each semester (May–June, October–November)
• Period : Program runs during the spring and fall semesters (May–June, October–December)
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (Tel) 02-3290-5238 (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Student Experience Content Contest (Media & Essay) (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

A content competition inviting graduate students to share their experiences and insights from participating in BK21 Graduate School Innovation programs.

• Eligibility : Graduate students
• Key Activities : Encourages authentic storytelling from participants to showcase the impact of the BK21 project, in the form of media or written essays.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during the fall semester (November–December)
• Period : Selection during the winter break (January of the following year)
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (Tel) 02-3290-5238 (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Personalized Academic Coaching Pro (Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center)

This program fosters academic growth through personalized and group coaching in areas such as learning competency assessment, study strategies, and academic counseling.

• Eligibility : Current graduate students(including research-completion students)
• Key Features : Supporting academic growth through individual and group coaching, including learning competency assessments, learning strategy coaching, academic coaching, and counseling.
• Period
  • Individual coaching: Offered year-round
  • Group coaching: Recruitment takes place during the semester; the program runs during the break
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center (E-mail) learninghigh@korea.ac.kr (Tel) 02-3290-5022
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Graduate Student Peer Tutoring Learning Community KUPT+ (Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center)

This program forms peer tutoring learning communities consisting of graduate students with similar academic goals, aiming to strengthen expertise and academic skills through collaborative learning activities such as tutoring, mentoring, and peer feedback.

• Eligibility : Graduate Student (For tutors, participation is Graduate students at BK21-participating universities)
• Program Areas : Offered in 3 fields(Data Analysis Software Training, English Speaking for Academic Purposes / Tutoring for Major Courses within Each Department)
  • 12-week program, total of 20 hours
  • Conducted in 1:2 / 1:3 / 1:4 tutor-to-tutee ratios
  • Participants freely propose subjects, research methodologies, or software they wish to teach or learn.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during spring and fall semesters (March–April, August–September)
• Period : Program runs during both semesters (April–July, September–January of the following year)
• Participation Benefits
  • Tutors: Tutoring stipend and certificate of completion(upon completing 20+ hours over 12 weeks)
  • Tutees: Certificate of participation(upon completing 20+ hours over 12 weeks)
• Participant Testimonials
  • Watch success stories and reviews from participating graduate students on the official YouTube channel operated by the Korea University Graduate School Innovation Office.
  • Click the link to be redirected to the channel.

• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center (E-mail) learninghigh@korea.ac.kr (Tel) 02-3290-5022
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Graduate Student Research Competency Enhancement Workshop (Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center)

A learning support program designed to strengthen the research capabilities and output of graduate students.

• Eligibility : Current graduate students(including research-completion students)
• Key Features : Experts provide workshops to help graduate students develop practical competencies for improving research outcomes and enhancing the quality of academic publications
• Period : Recruitment takes place during the semester; the program runs during the break
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center (E-mail) learninghigh@korea.ac.kr (Tel) 02-3290-5022
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

Innovative Teaching Methods Program Operation & Distribution of Innovation Teaching Method Video Content (Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center)

• Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants
• Key Features : Case-based lectures on innovative teaching methods, workshops for their application, course design consulting, and the dissemination of innovative teaching resources.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during the spring semester (March–May)
• Period : Content Development (Mar–Dec) / Content Dissemination (Dec–Jan of the following year)
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center (Tel) 02-3290-5058
  (※ Program details such as schedule, frequency, and content are subject to change depending on operational circumstances.)

G-TLS Certification Program (Global-Teaching, Leadership, Smart Technology) (Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center)

• Eligibility : Current graduate students(including research-completion students)
• Key Features : Special lectures and workshops designed to strengthen the pedagogical knowledge, teaching competencies, leadership skills, and educational technology utilization expected of aspiring academics, along with a teaching demonstration competition.
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during the spring semester (March–May)
• Period
  • Lectures, Workshops & Other Programs: Year-round recruitment and operation
  • Teaching Demonstration Competition: Recruitment and operation in December
• How to Participate

• Inquiries : Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center (Tel) 02-3290-5058
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

KU-Life for Students with Disabilities (Center for Students with Disabilities)

A program designed to ensure academic and research rights for graduate students with disabilities by fostering a barrier-free environment that embraces both students with and without disabilities, which offers psychological and emotional support.

Research Group

• Eligibility : Current graduate students(including research-completion students), Graduate students at BK21-participating universities
• Key Featuress : Topic selection, collaborative research, academic conference presentations, and short paper publication, Special Lecture (Consultation)
• Support Benefits : Accessibility support for research activities, financial support for attending academic workshops and methodology seminars, and publication fees for short papers
• Period : Annual Recruitment (Mar–Apr); Program Operation (May–Jan of the Following Year)

Disability Awareness Education

• Peer Counseling Program : Four sessions conducted with a professional counselor
• Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants
• Key Featuress : Disability awareness education covering a wide range of disability types, including keynote lectures, issue-based discussions, and Q&A sessions
• Program Registration : Sign-up for the program during spring and fall semesters (April, August)
• Period : Conducted annually during the second semester (November)
• How to Participate : Via the Support Center for Students with Disabilities community board and social media channels

• Inquiries : Center for Students with Disabilities (E-mail) ku1004@korea.ac.kr
  (※ Program details may vary depending on operational conditions.)

AI-Based Customized Thesis Recommendation Service (Digital Strategy Team)

An AI-powered email recommendation service that delivers tailored thesis suggestions to graduate students based on integrated graduate data analysis.

• Eligibility : Graduate students currently enrolled at Korea University
• How to Participate : Automatic Sending
• Inquiries : Digital Strategy Team (E-mail) smartku@korea.ac.kr

Data Analysis Community (Digital Strategy Team)

A research-oriented community for members of the university interested in data analysis, designed to foster collaborative research activities.

• Eligibility : Graduate students currently enrolled at Korea University
• How to Participate : Participate after submitting a data analysis research project application
• Inquiries : Digital Strategy Team (E-mail) smartku@korea.ac.kr