Seoul Research Program 2026

A selective, in-person research program where students develop their own research questions and complete a full academic paper in two weeks.

SRP 2026

Program Overview

Admissions Process

We assess applicants’ readiness for the full research process.

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Application

Basic information and short written responses on research interests and thinking.

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Application Review

We evaluate intellectual direction, reasoning, and fit with the program structure.

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Interview

A brief interview to assess readiness, communication, and research mindset.

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Final Decision

Final selections are made based on the overall evaluation.

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Who This Program Is For

Designed for students who want to engage seriously in the research process.

Students who think deeply about questions

Students who value thinking through why a question matters, rather than rushing to quick answers.

Students shaping their own research direction

Students who want to design their own questions and structure their thinking, rather than follow a preset project.

Students who prefer depth over short experiences

Students who are willing to commit to one topic and explore it seriously, even when the process is challenging.

Students new to research, ready to learn

No prior research experience required — curiosity, discipline, and openness to feedback matter most.

Research Process

Students move through the research process, starting with their own questions

Research Question Formation

Students turn initial interests into clear, testable research questions through faculty discussion, examining why they matter and how they connect to existing work.

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Logic & Method Design

With faculty guidance, students decide what evidence or data to use, why it is appropriate, and how their argument will be tested and structured.

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Refinement Through Feedback

Through repeated drafts and discussion, students identify logical gaps, unclear assumptions, and weak reasoning, and refine how they think and argue.

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Final Research Output

With sufficient revision and review, students complete an academic paper and submit it to an appropriate academic journal, concluding the full research process.

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Faculty Mentors

Faculty mentors from each field provide direct, in-person guidance throughout the program.

Click on a faculty profile to view their academic background, mentoring approach, and course focus.

Participant Stories

Stories from students and faculty who participated in SRP last year

- Students reflect on how their thinking around questions changed
- Faculty share moments when students’ ideas began to take shape
- These experiences often guide future academic choices

Application Information

SRP is selective and admits a limited number of students.
Interview and notification timelines may vary based on application timing.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by phone or email before applying.

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+82-2-6203-8999

Email Us

support@cri.kr

Visit Us

543 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Awards

Ranked #1 in the Korea Consumer Satisfaction Index