NSTC International Internship Pilot Program
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) - International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) internship in Taiwan is for international students to experience Taiwan’s strengths in the field of Science &Technology.
The international internship program provides intern opportunities for international students to experience Taiwan's strengths in the field of Science &Technology and promote their connections with researchers in industry and government sectors in Taiwan. Therefore, NSTC set an international internship program platform, offering internship opportunities with subsidies to international students by matching intern applicants with upcoming research issues in our research institutions. The internship positions will be provided by project leaders (PIs) executing NSTC research projects (including industry-academia collaboration projects and bilateral cooperation projects).
The Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (STPI), established in 1974, aims to support the government's technology policy-making and addressing social needs for globalization and the coming era of knowledge economy. For more information on the organisation, please read Who We Are
What can I participate in?
Interns will engage in relevant research and learning based on the research themes and fields of the participating projects. During the internship, Project Ieaders will provide appropriate guidance and assist interns in diverse interactions with local students and getting to know Taiwan.
Interns will do their internship in Academic and Research Institutions in Taiwan.
NSTC offers a range of internships in the below fields:
- Science
- Technology
More information regarding the internship program can be found on the host program website and FAQ
Visa Information (In-person)
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for visa and immigration information.
Application Instructions
All applicants must meet the UQ Internship Eligibility Criteria and any other criteria as outlined by the host organisation. Students are required to apply to both UQ and NSTC (IIPP) via the buttons below.
Students will receive access to their Internships Workflow once their application is approved by the Internships and Global Experiences Team.
Costs
There is no program cost or fee for students to participate in this program. NSTC will provide interns with the subsidy of NTD$30,000 (approximately AUD$1,380) per month during internship duration in order to cover personal expenses and living costs.
More information on the subsidy and estimated expenses breakdown can be found on the host program webpage .
Accommodation
Interns must take full responsibility for his/her own expenses of accommodations and ground transportation if he/she arrives earlier or leaves later.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
Funding is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Funding should not be a factor when developing your budget and should only be considered supplementary financial support if awarded.
Applicants will be considered for only one grant per application round.
When you submit your application for an internship, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Credit for Internships
Some students may be able to receive credit towards their UQ program pending faculty approval. The Internships and Global Experiences Team is unable to provide further advice regarding internships for credit. If you are interested in seeking credit, please refer to the Credit for Internships page for more specific details
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2024
Host: 15 September 2024
Program Dates
Start: 17 November 2024
End: 23 February 2025
Due to Queensland legislation, students are not permitted to undertake unpaid work (not-for-credit) for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Please take this into account when planning your internship.
Fast Facts
Type: Work Experience
Mode: Internship
Location: Taiwan
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in an internship program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the internship application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.