The scholarships offered by Pusan National University include a generous Professor Allowance of ₩1,200,000 per month for master’s students and ₩1,500,000 per month for doctoral students. This initiative is part of the collaboration between ITB and Pusan National University, officially established on August 9, 2024, through the efforts of Dr. Yoanes Bandung, the head of PPTIK ITB.This collaboration was initiated following a series of communications between Dr. Ir. Yoanes Bandung and Prof. Jong-Deok Kim, the head of the Digital-X AloT Research Center at Pusan National University. Their discussions laid the groundwork for this academic partnership, aiming to promote research excellence and expand educational opportunities for students in the field of digital technology and artificial intelligence.
One notable candidate for the scholarship interviews was Sean Pribadi, a research assistant at PPTIK ITB, who plans to continue his studies at the master’s level at Pusan National University. His participation highlights the strong academic ties and opportunities for further study that have been fostered by this partnership.
The scholarship interviews represent a significant step in the ongoing collaboration between ITB and Pusan National University, aimed at fostering academic excellence and research development in digital technology and artificial intelligence. Dr. Yoanes Bandung’s leadership in initiating this partnership underscores the commitment of PPTIK ITB to advancing global academic cooperation and providing ITB students with international opportunities.
This collaboration marks an important milestone in the relationship between ITB and Pusan National University, reflecting both institutions’ dedication to supporting cutting-edge research and empowering the next generation of scholars.