Overseas Research Internships
Program Introduction
To encourage NTU students to engage in research internships at prestigious overseas institutions and gain early exposure to foreign academic research, NTU has partnered with esteemed universities. Through NTU Study Abroad, exceptional students will be nominated for these opportunities.
These research internship programs typically range from 3 to 6 weeks in duration. Guided by experienced faculty, students can delve into in-depth research in their respective fields, paving the way for future academic growth. Furthermore, each program offers subsidies covering accommodation and generous living allowances, allowing students to access world-class research resources with only personal expenses for airfare, visas, insurance, and more.
Rice University
美國萊斯大學
Together with four top universities in Taiwan, the Rice Smalley-Curl Institute offers a five-week research internship at Rice University in Houston, Texas to female undergraduates in STEM. This program is ideal for students who are interested in learning more about research, increasing their English language proficiency, and gaining international laboratory work experience alongside graduate students, postdocs, and professors. Ten women are admitted each year and are matched with projects and research groups.
Other benefits include the opportunity to connect with Rice undergrads in campus activities, take part in language lunches, to take trips to points of interest in Houston, participate in events such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and to meet other international students, such as from Japan. In fact, MACHI is held in conjunction with TOMODACHI-Dow Women’s STEM Leadership and Research Program, which brings Japanese women in STEM to Rice. These two groups share lodging and experience a similar program schedule.
At the conclusion of the MACHI program, the students will gain a clear understanding of how advanced research works in a US setting and of their potential in pursuing advanced degrees.
Application Information
- Program Website
- Program Schedule
October 2024 – January 2025: Orientation and Program Foundation
Location: Virtual
Learn about career development, research investigation, team building and cultural exchange. Fluency and confidence building in English communication and oral presentations in intercultural contexts
10 February – 12 March 2025: Research Experience at Rice University
Location: Rice University – Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Join a U.S. research laboratory and gain hands-on experience guided by a graduate student and professor
7 March 2025: Capstone presentations
Location: Rice University – Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
- Field of Research
- Bioengineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computational Applied Mathematics & Operations Research
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Materials Science and NanoEngineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Statistics
- BioSciences
- Chemistry
- Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Nanoscale Science and Technology, Quantum Materials, and Quantum Information Science
- Admission Quota
3 students
- Costs and Financial Support
The estimated cost of the program is approximately NT$240,000, which includes airfare, transportation, insurance, accommodation, meals, and visa expenses. NTU provides a subsidy of NT$120,000 per student, with the remaining costs to be covered by the students themselves.
- Application Deadline
- NTU Internal Application Deadline: September 4, 2024, by 4:00 PM
- Online System Application: Recommended students must complete the online application by September 18.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate female students currently enrolled in the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Medicine, College of Life Sciences, and College of Public Health who are pursuing studies in STEM fields are eligible to apply.。
- Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 90/ IELTS 7.0 or above. Submission is optional; please assess your English proficiency to meet the stated standards, as Rice University will arrange an online interview.
- Application Materials
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Unofficial college transcripts, in English (Academic History)
- The photo page of your passport
- Proof of Language Proficiency
- Application Procedure
Applicants should compile all required application materials in the specified order into a single PDF file, named [Student ID + Name], and send it to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw(Jeffrey Huang, Office of International Affairs, 02-3366-2007#228) by the internal application deadline. The internal review results will be notified via email by September 11. Those recommended should complete the online application by September 18. Rice University is expected to arrange online English interviews between September 23 and 25, with final admission decisions made by Rice University.
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California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
美國加州理工學院
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program is one of the “crown jewels” of Caltech. Since 1979, SURF students have had the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors working at the frontier of their fields.
Application Information
- Program Website
- Program Schedule
SURF applications are due on February 22.
Awards will be announced on April 1.
Program Duration: The program will run from the conclusion of June until the conclusion of August.
- Priority Recommended Fields
- Condensed matter physics，可聯繫Prof. Nai-Chang Yeh作為mentor
- Quantum Information Physics，可聯繫Prof. Nai-Chang Yeh作為mentor
- High Energy Physics，可聯繫Prof. David Hitlin、Prof. Frank Porter、Prof. Bertrand Echenard作為mentor
- Astrophysics
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a continuing undergraduate student and eligible for fall term registration
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7/4.3
- Complete the second semester or third quarter at your college or university
- Not be under any academic or disciplinary sanction.
- Funding Amount
In 2025, Fellows will receive a $7,950 award for the ten-week period
- Funding Options
- Provided by Caltech Mentor: Financial support may be available directly through the Caltech faculty mentor.
- BABAR-SURF Fund: Sponsored by NTU alumni donations to the SURF program office. NTU can recommend 5–8 students for this fund.
- Updated Information
On December 17, 2024, we received an update from Caltech regarding the BaBar-SURF Fund support adjustments:
SURF Program has agreed that the SURF awards for NTU students will be handled in the same manner as those for Caltech students. Specifically, our BaBar-SURF will sponsor half of the SURF awards and Caltech professors will come up with the other half. As a result, the Caltech SURF program will now be able to accommodate up to eight NTU students.
NTU-SURF applicants have the opportunity to be sponsored by the BaBar-SURF fund which will cover half of their funding. For more information, please refer to the website SURF and NTU – Student-Faculty Programs.
- Application Materials
- An unofficial transcript
- A research proposal
- Two confidential letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a faculty member)
- Application Procedure
【Caltech Side】
All applicants are required to adhere to the instructions provided on the SURF program website and independently reach out to Caltech faculty mentors. It is advised to consult the Announcements of Opportunity on the program website to verify the mentorship agreement. Online applications must be finalized by February 22, 2025.
【NTU Selection – BABAR-SURF Fund Recommendation Slots】
To apply for NTU’s recommendation slots for the BABAR-SURF Fund, please submit a single PDF file containing your English CV, academic transcripts, and a preliminary research proposal (file name format: StudentID_Name) to Jeffrey Huang at jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw by February 7, 2025.
Important Note: The research proposal submitted to the Office of International Affairs does not need to be the final version required for the SURF application. It can be based on the project discussions held with your Caltech mentor to date. Additionally, please specify if your mentor will provide financial support.
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Washington University in St. Louis
美國聖路易華盛頓大學
The International Student Research Internship Program is designed for students currently enrolled at an international university to participate in engineering research at Washington University in St. Louis during the summer months (May through August).
Application Information
- Program Website
- Online Information Session Details
Date and Time: Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:30 PM (Taiwan Time)
Registration Link: https://sites.wustl.edu/engineeringresearchexperience/ (You will receive the online platform link after successfully registering.)
- Program Schedule
Applications must be received by November 13, 2024
Admission Notification: January 2025
Program Duration: 10 weeks (from June 16 to August 22, 2025, with the latest arrival date being June 15). Please ensure that you are fully available for the entire duration of the program before applying.
- Field of Research
- Admission Quota
Up to 5 students
- Financial support from McKelvey School of Engineering (based on a 10-week internship
- Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an international university in their penultimate year of undergraduate studies
- Possess adequate training and background in the subject area of the internship
- Possess strong motivation and interest in research
- Must be a non-US citizen or non-permanent resident of the United States
- Stipend of USD 7,200 (includes a food allowance of $120/week)
- Free campus housing (or a housing allowance will be provided if your internship does not align with the campus housing dates)
- Public transportation passes for local St. Louis travel
The student is responsible for purchasing international health insurance (mandatory), international round-trip airfare to St. Louis, visa fees, and incidentals.
- Application Materials Required
- Resume (2-page maximum)
- Personal statement (include general interests, objectives for the summer, background, and preparation: one page maximum)
- Unofficial transcript
- Two references (At least, one must be from a faculty at the student’s current institution. Enter the recommender’s information into the application system and select “Send to Recommender.” An email request will automatically be sent to the recommender on your behalf. Please request them to submit their recommendation letter by the application deadline.)
- English language proficiency score (TOEFL or IELTS taken within the last 2 years).
- Application Procedure
After finalizing the online application on the program website, kindly compile all application materials into a PDF file, including your resume, transcript, personal statement, two recommendation letters, and English language proficiency proof (student ID + name). Please submit the file to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw (Mr. Jeffrey Huang, Office of International Affairs, +886-2-3366-2007 #228) by November 13, 2024.
Note: In case applicants are unable to access their recommendation letters, they are requested to request the recommenders to forward the letters directly to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw.
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The University of Chicago
美國芝加哥大學
The Student Summer Research Fellowship Program, administered under the Computer Science Department, aims to recruit a group of highly motivated undergraduate students from our partner universities to join the faculty-led research groups and conduct research at UChicago in the summer (July and August). During the 8-week program, each student will spend their work time with one faculty member and their research team to conduct research. In addition, the program will organize group-based team-building activities, workshops, group projects, etc., that will expose students to the larger UChicago academic community.
Application Information (in Chinese)
- 計畫網站
- 計畫期程
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線上申請期限：2024年2月28日
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面試及錄取通知：2024年4月中前公告
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確認錄取報到截止日期：2024年4月底
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計畫執行期間：2024年7月1日至8月23日(共計8週)
- 錄取名額
至多3名
- 補助項目
計畫總費用約為5,300美元（包含Tuition、Housing、Meals、Insurance、Student Fees、Program Fees）：
- 芝加哥大學補助每名學生1,700美元。
- 本校補助經濟不利學生新臺幣90,000元整；一般學生新臺幣50,000元整。
註：經濟不利學生條件請參考希望出航海外見習實習學生獎學金設置要點，並提供相關證明。 - 其餘費用由學生自行負擔。
- 申請資格
研修computer science相關背景領域之學士生
- 申請資料
- Candidate Statement (word limit: 300)
- CV/Resume
- Undergraduate Transcript(英文版歷年成績單)
- English Requirement (TOEFL iBT Speaking 18 or above / IELTS Speaking 6 or above)
註：如無上述英語檢定成績者，則需要參加 UChicago AEPA考試，並達到”Basic” level or above。
- 申請方式
完成計畫線上申請後，請將申請資料合併成1個PDF檔，包含Candidate Statement、CV/Resume、Undergraduate Transcript、英文檢定成績單（檔名設為學號+姓名），於2024年2月28日前寄至jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw（國際處黃子洋專員，02-3366-2007#228），錄取結果由芝加哥大學審查決定。
- 負責人
- 參考資料
Welcome to the UChicago–Taiwan student summer research program in the Sciences (UCTS)! We initiated this program in 2023 to enhance research collaboration between principal investigators at the University of Chicago and in Taiwan via exchanging visiting students. In the year 2024, our focused areas of research include Physics, Astronomy, and Quantum Science.
Application Information
- Program Website
- Program Schedule
The application deadline for the 2025 program is 1/31/2025.
An announcement of the 2025 UCTS fellows will be sent out on February 28.
The Ideal duration of a visit for the 2025 summer quarter is 6/16-9/28/2025. (The actual duration of the internship should be discussed and agreed upon with the PI.)
- Available Slots
Up to 10 students
- Funding
Funding: Students will be enrolled in the Non-Degree Visiting Student (NDVS) program. The estimated program cost, including tuition, fees, and housing, is approximately USD 6,500. NTU provides a subsidy of TWD 50,000, disbursed upon students’ return to Taiwan. The remaining expenses will be the responsibility of each student.
【Note】 UChicago on-campus housing is available until August 23, 2025. If your program extends beyond this date, you must arrange alternative housing.
- Eligibility
Open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Biomedical
- Application Materials
- CV
- Transcript (including the records of Fall 2024)
- Statement of your research experience and research plan at the Univ. of Chicago (< 1 page)
- Recommendation letter from your advisor or the department chair of NTU
- Invitation letter from the faculty member at the University. of Chicago
- Application Procedure
Application Procedure: Reach out directly to a UChicago PI to confirm their willingness to supervise you for the program. Once you receive confirmation from the PI, submit your online application on the program’s website by the deadline. Prepare the following documents and compile them into a single PDF file (file name: StudentID_Name): English CV, transcript, Statement of research experience and research plan, Recommendation letter from an NTU faculty member, and Invitation letter from the UChicago PI. Email the compiled PDF to Jeffrey Huang at jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw (Office of International Affairs, +886-2-3366-2007 ext. 228) by February 1, 2025.
【Note】Final admission decisions will be made by the University of Chicago.
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The University of Hong Kong
香港大學
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Summer Research Programme 2024 is a 10-week intense research training programme with networking and extra-curricular activities for elite students around the world who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate studies at HKU.
Application Information
- Program Website
- Program Schedule
NTU Internal Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
HKU Online Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Announcement of results: Mid-March 2025
Program Duration: June 2 – August 8, 2025
Note: Week 1 and Week 2 of the Programme (i.e. June 2 – 15, 2025) can be conducted online. All participants must attend the Programme in person at HKU from Week 3 until the end of the Programme (i.e. June 16 – August 8, 2025). For participants who cannot come to Hong Kong on or before June 16, 2025, due to the final examination, joining the Programme online until completion of the examination is subject to prior approval of the Graduate School.
- Research Areas
Please refer to the Research Areas for further information.
- Architecture
- Arts
- Business & Economics
- Dentistry
- Education
- Enginnering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Target participants
Outstanding undergraduate students in year 3 and year 4 with CGPA 3.6 or above (or equivalent)
Outstanding students in Master’s degree programme with a Bachelor’s degree in 1st Class Honours (or equivalent)
- Program Application Fee
The application fee is HK$300
- Recommendation Quota, Scholarship, and Financial Support Details
NTU will recommend up to 10 students for this program. Scholarships provided by HKU include:
- A scholarship of HK$10,000 will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion of the Programme.
- Financial support for airfare up to HK$5,000 and university accommodation up to HK$5,000 will be provided on a reimbursement basis.
- Prizes and awards will be available for top performers in the Programme.
- A small number of participants with outstanding performance and excellent academic records may be awarded a conditional offer of the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship to pursue PhD studies at HKU upon completion of the current studies.
- Application Materials
- CV: highlighting your academic achievement, research experience, and professional credentials
- Personal statement (300-500 words) describing: your reason(s) for applying to the HKU Summer Research Programme; what you hope to gain from this experience; your short and long-term career goals; and the HKU Programme(s) that interest you.
- Research interest (100-200 words): Visit the homepage of your proposed faculty/department/unit and describe the research topic(s) that interest you, and the area(s) that you would like to focus on if you are admitted to the HKU Summer Research Programme 2025.
- Final/latest transcript and certificate of your Bachelor’s programme; final/latest transcript and certificate of your Master’s programme (if any)
- Result of your English language proficiency test
Note: Please refer to the program website for guidelines on application materials.
- Application Procedure
[For NTU Internal Selection]
To be considered for NTU’s recommendation quota, please compile the following documents into a single PDF file (file name: [StudentID]_[Name]): CV, Personal Statement, Research Interest, latest transcript, and English Proficiency Test Certificate. Submit the PDF To be considered for NTU’s recommendation quota, please compile the following documents into a single PDF file (file name: [StudentID]_[Name]): CV, Personal Statement, Research Interest, latest transcript, and English Proficiency Test Certificate. Submit the PDF by January 16, 2025, to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw (Jeffrey Huang, Office of International Affairs, NTU, Tel: +886-2-3366-2007 #228) to facilitate NTU’s review and recommendation process., to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw (Jeffrey Huang, Office of International Affairs, NTU, Tel: +886-2-3366-2007 #228) to facilitate NTU’s review and recommendation process.
[HKU Online Application]
Regardless of NTU’s recommendation, students interested in this program must complete their online application by February 3, 2025, as per the program’s website instructions.
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École polytechnique
巴黎綜合理工學院
The Research Program for International Talents gives undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students from international partner universities of the École polytechnique the opportunity to complete a 3- to 6-month research project in one of the laboratories.
Application Information
- Program Website
- Program Schedule
December 30th, 2024: NTU Internal Submission Deadline
January 20th, 2025: Application deadline
Beginning of March 2025: Announcement of admission results
The research program may begin in June/July of the program year at the earliest and end by December 31st of the same year at the latest. (3 to 6 months)
Note: If the research period overlaps with the academic semester of our university, visiting student status can be arranged for participation in the program.
- Research Areas
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Mechanics
For relevant research topics and further information, please refer to the program website.
- Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to undergraduate students (Bachelor’s – 3rd or 4th year), Master’s, and PhD students from NTU who possess sufficient background knowledge and experience in the aforementioned research areas.
- Subsidy
A monthly stipend ranging from €550 to €750 will be provided to cover accommodation, meals, and personal expenses. For detailed information on subsidies and allowances, please refer to the program website.
- Recommended Slots
20 positions available
- Application Materials
- Approval by your home institution (Upon completion, please submit the form to the NTUOIA coordinator for signature.)
- Detailed Résumé
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts of records (including full details of all university-level courses)
- two recommendation letters from referring professors
- A scanned copy of your passport
- Application Procedure
[Internal Selection at NTU]
To compete for recommended slots, please merge your Approval, detailed Résumé, Statement of Purpose, academic transcripts, and two recommendation letters into a single PDF file (named as student ID + name) and submit it to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw (Contact: Jeffrey Huang, Office of International Affairs, +886-2-3366-2007 #228) by December 30, 2024. The submissions will be reviewed and recommended by faculty members from our office.
Note: If recommenders are unable to provide recommendation letters directly to applicants, please have them also send the recommendation letters to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw.
[Online Application via École Polytechnique]
Regardless of whether you receive NTU’s recommendation, all applicants must adhere to the instructions on the program website and complete the online application by January 20, 2025.
For inquiries regarding the application website, please contact: internship-international@polytechnique.fr
Note: If recommenders are unable to provide recommendation letters directly to applicants, please have them also send the recommendation letters to jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw.
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