UChicago-Taiwan Student Exchange (UCTS) Fellowship

Apply for a research position at the University of Chicago

If you are a registered university student from Taiwan and are interested in conducting research at the University of Chicago, the program is perfect for you. Please consult your advisor to find a host PI at UChicago and initiate discussion with him/her on the availability of a short-term research position.

 

Application for the UCTS fellowship requires an agreement from both your home and host institutes. The application deadline for the 2023-2024 program is 2/1/2024. Please prepare and upload the following information before the deadline:

1. Your CV

2. Your transcript

3. Statement of your research experience and research plan at the Univ. of Chicago (< 1 page)

4. Recommendation letter from your advisor or the department chair of your home institute

5. Invitation letter from the faculty member at the University. of Chicago

 

The UChicago application portal is here. As a recipient of the Fellowship, you will be enrolled in the Non-Degree Visiting Student (NDVS) program for the time you stay at the University of Chicago. Ideal duration of visit for the 2024 summer quarter is 6/10-9/29/2024. We will assist you on the program and VISA application.

 

Apply for a research position in Taiwan

If you are and will be a registered student at the University of Chicago next summer (2024) and are interested in conducting research in Taiwan, please check out the open positions under Taiwan PIs. You may contact your academic advisor or professors here at UChicago working in related fields for recommendation. We encourage you to initiate discussion with the Taiwan PIs on the availability to do short term research in Taiwan in 2024. All Taiwan PIs are familiar with the program and will provide information on the project and duration of the your research.

 

Once you obtain the offer from the PI, please work with him/her to apply for the research assistant position through the university website. Links to the application portals and required documents are provided below. Please indicate that you are supported by the UChicago-Taiwan program, your tuition, fees and housing will be waived or compensated.

 

National Taiwan University offers the application portal: NTU Plus Academy Short-term Programs for International Students

  • Your CV
  • Your transcript
  • Statement of your research interest and experience (1 page)
  • Recommendation letter from your advisor or the department chair of your home institute
  • Invitation letter from the faculty member at the National Taiwan University
  • A head-shot photo (jpg format) for NTU student ID
  • A copy of your passport bio page
  • *Student Enrollment Verification 在學證明 (only for students holding PRC passports)

 

In addition, UChicago can offer further support for your trip to Taiwan through other programs, please see NEWS.