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KAIST is accepting applications for the third Artist Residency Program, “The Endless Road,” from September 22, 2014 to October 21, 2014.
Through the program, KAIST has supported emerging and promising artists, writers in particular, such as novelists, poets, storytellers, and playwrights, to live on the campus and encourage them to interact with students and faculty. Originally initiated to integrate art and science and to seek synergistic effects that benefit both communities, the program has been well received by artists and scientists.
A total of three writers will be selected, and they will receive a stipend of USD 753.00 per month for six months. The program is available only in Korean.
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