Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Undergraduate and graduate students of foreign nationality who are studying abroad.

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About this opportunity

Funded by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), the International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) funds 600+ international Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students each year to complete 28-to-90-day research internships at Taiwan’s premier universities (National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Cheng Kung University) and research institutes.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Undergraduate and graduate students of foreign nationality who are studying abroad.
2. Note the deadline. Mar – May (probable; the 2026 call placed interns between June and December - apply on iipp.stpi.niar.org.tw and check the NSTC notice for the current dates) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Research Plan / Statement of Interest: Brief proposal outlining your research skills and target topic in semiconductors, AI, green energy, biotechnology, materials science, or social sciences.; Curriculum Vitae & Transcripts: Academic CV, official university grade transcripts, and proof of active enrollment.; Host Professor Match: Either apply directly to open lab positions posted by Taiwanese professors in the IIPP portal or reach out to a professor to invite you on the platform.; Letter of Recommendation: 1 academic reference letter..
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Profile Registration on IIPP Platform → Direct Matching & Online Interview with a Hosting Taiwanese Principal Investigator → NSTC Subsidy Approval.

Profile of past winners

Proactive Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD researchers who browse the open lab calls on the NSTC IIPP platform and message the hosting professor at NTU, NTHU, or NYCU to confirm a mutual match early.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)?

Undergraduate and graduate students of foreign nationality who are studying abroad.

What does Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) cover?

A subsidy of NT style="padding-top:40px",000 a day for an internship of 28 to 90 days at a Taiwanese university or research institute

When is the deadline for Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)?

Mar – May (probable; the 2026 call placed interns between June and December - apply on iipp.stpi.niar.org.tw and check the NSTC notice for the current dates) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)?

Host countries: Taiwan.

What documents do I need for Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)?

Research Plan / Statement of Interest: Brief proposal outlining your research skills and target topic in semiconductors, AI, green energy, biotechnology, materials science, or social sciences.; Curriculum Vitae & Transcripts: Academic CV, official university grade transcripts, and proof of active enrollment.; Host Professor Match: Either apply directly to open lab positions posted by Taiwanese professors in the IIPP portal or reach out to a professor to invite you on the platform.; Letter of Recommendation: 1 academic reference letter..

How are applicants selected for Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)?

Profile Registration on IIPP Platform → Direct Matching & Online Interview with a Hosting Taiwanese Principal Investigator → NSTC Subsidy Approval.

How much work is the Taiwan International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) application?

Medium: Online NSTC IIPP Portal Registration + CV + Statement of Research Interest + Matching with a Taiwanese Professor (NTU, NTHU, NYCU, NCKU, Academia Sinica)