International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) – 2026

Explore Taiwan’s Research Excellence
Build Global Research Connections

👉 Apply Now

【Key Information】

📅 Application Timeline

Online applications are open now. Applicants must complete the application process according to their intended internship start month:

• Internships starting in June or July 2026: Apply by February 13

• Internships starting in August, September, or October 2026: Apply by April 15

• Internships starting in November or December 2026: Apply by July 15

👥 Internship Quota

• Maximum of 600 interns nationwide

⏳ Internship Period

• Internships may be scheduled between June 2026 and February 2027

• Duration: Minimum 28 days, maximum 90 days

• Internship start date must be no later than December 31, 2026

【Eligibility】

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold foreign nationality

• Be currently enrolled in an overseas higher education institution

• Have an academic background aligned with Taiwan’s priority research areas or in humanities and social sciences

• Applicants from Mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macau) are not eligible

【How to Apply】

Please register and submit your application online via the official IIPP website:
🔗 https://iipp.stpi.niar.org.tw/