Mid Term Training Program

What is Mid-Term Training Program?

1. Mid-term training is a part of a current project: KOICA Capacity Building for the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience of IPB University in Indonesia (ICAB project)

• PURPOSE: To gain knowledge and experience of how to use laboratory equipment in theory and practice in anticipation of upcoming ARLab renovation by ICAB project
• WHO: Researchers and professors who will work in the ARLab of IPB University
• WHERE: The selected trainee will go to Korea and learn from Seoul National University professors and other laboratory experts
• WHAT YOU WILL DO: You will learn how to use key equipments, how to safely and efficiently manage laboratories, the science behind the equipments, and network with Korean researchers, lab equipment makers, and lab operators.
• HOW LONG?: 4 months
• HOW MANY per year?: Twice a year but it may vary according to needs and circumstances
• TRAINING COST: All travel and living cost will be covered by ICAB project

2024 Program details

• TRAINING DATES: March 1 – June 30, 2024 (2nd)*
  August 1 – November 30, 2024 (3rd)
• NOMINATION DATE: February 8, 2024 (for 2nd training)
• PARTICIPANTS for each training: 4 persons (All Indonesian)
• FOCUS OF LEARNING: Advanced laboratory facilities, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data industries, and Smart Farms*1st training was successfully completed in August-November 2023

The Trainee Eligibility

Required

Recommended but optional

Be nominated by his/her university; Be in good health both physically and mentally Have the willingness to show a high level of participation and commitment throughout the course and contribute to the capacity building of his/her Laboratory and Advance Research Laboratory after the completion of the program; (Original place of employment) IPB University (Position) A Lecturer, Professor, or Researcher at IPB University (Language capability) Sufficient proficiency in written and spoken English to actively participate in seminars and write an Action Plan

(Relevant work experience) Required at least a Master’s degree and could use laboratory facility Working knowledge of computers and PowerPoint software (Vaccination/Health) Have completed vaccination or do not have risk factors of developing severe COVID-19 or any diseases

Curriculum (tentative)

MAIN LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS	STUDY VISIT
Module 1. Orientation and education about Laboratory Safety
Education on Laboratory Safety Certificate about Laboratory safety as an SNU Researcher Orientation of Laboratory work	Institute of Environmental Protection and Safety, Seoul National University
Module 2. Stem Cell Lab: Theory and practice
Orientation of laboratory facilities and work Advanced Stem cell research and laboratory work Training and handling instruments	Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University
Module 3. Advanced Microscopy: Theory and practice
·    Light & fluorescence Microscopy ·    LM & FLM & CLSM training and handling ·    SEM training	Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University
Module 4. AI and Big Data in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
Visiting AI and Big data institutes Lecture on how AI and Big Data are integrated into Bioinformatics and Biotechnology research Facilities and software handling for Bioinformatics	National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) AI and Big Data Tech Companies
Module 5. Smart Farm Research
Visit Smart Farm research initiatives in Korea Learn basic principles and actual research and industry applications of smart farm	Farm Eight Korea Institute of Science and Technology Gangneung Institute of Natural Products Rural Development Association
Module 6. Visiting Research Institutes and Research Equipment Producers
Learn from Korean researchers what research is being done and how in your research area and cognate fields See research facilities and equipment and how they are used for their research objectives Network with researchers Visit research equipment producers and how their equipment is made and operated Learn from producers how to use research equipment	Various institutes and companies
Module 7. Country Report and Action Learning / Plan
· Country Report 1st meeting for making Action Plan: Orientation 2nd meeting for making Action Plan: Selecting topics 3rd meeting for making Action Plan: Methods and Q&A 4th meeting for making Action Plan: Presentation and discussion for implementation	Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Visit National Parks Attend conferences Tour Seoul attractions (Kyungbok palace, Seoul Forest, Korea National Arboretum) Samyang farm

Application procedure :

• The candidates will be nominated by his/her department.

Photos from 2023 training :