ACTIVE
2027 CCU/CoE International Internship Program
National Chung Cheng University (CCU)
🇨🇳 Taiwan
1. Program Overview
- Program Name: 2027 CCU/CoE International Internship Program.
- Host Institution: College of Engineering (CoE), National Chung Cheng University (CCU), Taiwan.
- Focus Area: Engineering Field.
2. About the Program
- The program provides international students with hands-on, project-based research experience in CCU's engineering laboratories alongside faculty members and research teams.
- Interns will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, utilize advanced research facilities, and develop teamwork and problem-solving competencies.
- The internship facilitates cross-cultural communication and academic exchange within an international environment in Taiwan.
- Research Fields Covered: Computer Science & Information Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Communications Engineering.
3. Financial Support
- Program & Registration Fees: The program is fee-free, with costs covered by the College of Engineering.
- Project Types: Research topics are categorized into (A) Scholarship and (B) Self-supported.
- Scholarship Details (Type A): CCU provides a standard scholarship of approximately NT$ 15,000 per month (30 days) to cover on-campus accommodation, living expenses, and partial airfare.
- Funding Adjustments: The total scholarship amount may be modified by the project mentor based on intern performance and program budget.
- Self-funded Details (Type B): Interns are fully responsible for their own expenses during the internship.
4. Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants: Graduate school students (Master's and PhD) and University junior students (3rd year or above).
- Ineligible Applicants:
- Individuals who have already completed a PhD degree.
- Passport holders of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, or Macau.
- Current degree-seeking, exchange, or visiting students in Taiwanese educational institutions.
5. Program Structure
- Internship Period: Internships must take place between March 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027.
- Duration: The minimum internship duration is 9 weeks, and it can last up to 25 weeks.
- Mentor Discretion: Individual mentors may define specific internship periods based on the research topic, and self-supported interns may have more flexible period limits.
6. Selection Criteria & Assessment
- Applications are assessed based on four primary criteria: (1) GPA, (2) prior technical experience, (3) future research plan, and (4) language proficiency.
- Application documents will be reviewed directly by the project mentors selected by the applicants.
- Results Announcement: The College of Engineering will notify applicants of their review results individually via email no later than December 24, 2026.
7. Research Projects Available
- The program offers 23 distinct research projects across various cutting-edge domains.
- Topics include AI and Optimal Transport, UAV perception and tracking, Generative Information Retrieval, Trustable AI for 6G and Quantum security, Autonomous driving sensor fusion, Ultra-Low-Voltage SRAM Design, Cryogenic CMOS for Quantum Computing, Renewable Energy Integration, and Advanced Manufacturing.
8. Application Process and Deadline
- Application Period: October 8, 2026, to November 30, 2026.
- Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026.
- Steps to Apply:
- Read the requirements for each research topic carefully and select a maximum of 3 preferred research priorities.
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare all required materials and submit them in a single ZIP-compressed file to the Division of International Affairs (DIA) at coleng_dia@ccu.edu.tw.
- Use the specific email subject line: “Application for 2027 CCU/CoE International Internship”.
- Note: Applications missing the form or required materials are considered incomplete and will be discarded without notification.
9. Required Documents
- Online Application Form.
- Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format).
- Official Transcripts.
- Letter of Recommendation (in PDF format).
- Certificate of language proficiency.
- Research Plan (in PDF format).
- Copy of Passport (Bio-page).
- Head-shot Photo in JPG/ID format (minimum 300 KB file size, 826x1062 pixels).
- Other Supplementary Documents (Optional).
10. Privacy Policy
- Submitting an application constitutes agreement to the program's privacy policy and personal information collection statement.
11. Additional Resources
- Official Website / Online Form: https://sites.google.com/view/ccu-coe-internship/home.
- Contact Email: coleng_dia@ccu.edu.tw.