NCTU Taiwan Elite Internship Program

NCTU Taiwan Elite Internship Program - now OPEN!

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU)

National Chiao Tung University, a top research university in Taiwan located adjacent to the Hsinchu Science Park (the Silicon Valley of Asia), emphasizes the integration of science and humanities by offering innovative training's and interdisciplinary studies in a full spectrum of disciplines. NCTU’s Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical and Material Science rank 51st world-wide (based on QS World University Rankings, 2015 / 2016). The College of Management was accredited by AACSB as well. National Chiao Tung University has been the cradle for the nation’s high-tech industry leaders as well as for innovation and research. Currently more than 65% of the chairpersons, CEOs and general managers at Hsinchu Science Park companies are NCTU’s alumni.

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Research Arrangement

This program is proposed for Current Master or PhD students from renowned foreign universities to participate in short-term research at NCTU (Partner school students would be considered first). Faculty members with various specialties (in the areas of engineering, social science, computer, science, biological science, electrical and computer engineering or management, etc.) from different colleges of NCTU will participate in the program and invite prospective students to do research with professors.

Students will be conducting research on either a small independent project or assisting an ongoing project in the host laboratories. At the end of the research, students will be asked to submit a report regarding their research work at NCTU. Qualified students will be offered 1) free round-trip economy class flight ticket from their home country to Taiwan and *2) additional NTD 5,000 scholarship (including 6% tax) for the first month in NCTU.

Research Length

At least 2 months between 2017 Feb. 13 to 2017 Nov. 30

Application Process

Required documents for application

1. Application form (typewritten)

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

3. Research Proposal of your internship in NCTU (no more than 1 A4 page)

4. The Invitation Letter from NCTU supervisor (The letter is compulsory for visa process. It should be formal and with professor’s signature, department, email address on it.)

5. Latest “Enrollment Letter” with official stamp from the home university (or valid student ID card with expiry date on it, please make sure the enrollment letter should cover your duration of internship in NCTU)

6. A copy of valid passport (valid for at least 6 months)

7. *For 4th year undergraduate students in 5-year integrated programs, a stamped proof issued by home university indicating internship is one of the graduation criteria or part of course requirement is a necessary document.

8. A copy of original transcript of academic records translated in English or Chinese Please send the “complete application package” in order in one time via email only to Ms.Joyce Kuo joycecykuo@nctu.edu.tw before the above “Application Deadline”.

Important Dates of Application

There are 3 rounds of applications; students may choose either one according to the following deadline.

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NCTU would offer a 1) free round-trip economy class flight ticket from their home country to Taiwan and *2) additional NTD 5,000 scholarship (including 6% tax) for the first month in NCTU for admitted students. The grant will be distributed in cash. Students will have to pay for the round-trip airfare prior to their arrival in Taiwan. Students should keep the original electronic tickets, ticket receipt, and boarding passes for the reimbursement of their airfare. For the original website click Here During the research period, expenses such as dorm fees, facility fees, insurance or other necessary fees shall be at individual student’s own cost and pay upon their arrival to NCTU. Neither host professor in NCTU nor Office of International Affairs bears the right to pay extra scholarship for students.

Internship Termination

NCTU reserves the right to terminate the research program if, in its opinion, the student’s performance is unsatisfactory or the student has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of NCTU Internship Agreement.