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2027 CCU/CoE International Internship Program

National Chung Cheng University (CCU)
🇨🇳 Taiwan
Duration:01 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2027
Application Deadline:30 Nov 2026

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:

    1. Read the requirements for each research topic carefully and select a maximum of 3 preferred research priorities.
    2. Complete the online application form.
    3. 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.
    4. 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

  1. Online Application Form.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format).
  3. Official Transcripts.
  4. Letter of Recommendation (in PDF format).
  5. Certificate of language proficiency.
  6. Research Plan (in PDF format).
  7. Copy of Passport (Bio-page).
  8. Head-shot Photo in JPG/ID format (minimum 300 KB file size, 826x1062 pixels).
  9. 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