Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP)
The Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), launched by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, invites outstanding international and overseas Chinese students to participate in short-term professional and research internships at Taiwanese universities. Through hands-on research, academic engagement, and cultural immersion, TEEP offers a unique opportunity to experience Taiwan’s high-quality education and vibrant research environment.
🌏 Program Objectives
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Attract outstanding global youth to Taiwan for short-term internships
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Showcase Taiwan’s strengths in higher education and research
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Encourage participants to pursue future degree studies or careers in Taiwan
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Cultivate international talent networks and a global academic presence
🔬 Focus Areas
TEEP projects are primarily aligned with Taiwan’s key strategic industries, including:
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Information & Digital Technologies
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Cybersecurity
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Precision Health
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Green Energy & Renewable Energy
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National Defense & Strategic Industries
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Civil Infrastructure & Emergency Preparedness
Additional emphasis is placed on the 5+2 Industrial Innovation Programs, such as Smart Machinery, Green Energy Technology, Biomedical Industries, Circular Economy, and more.
👤 Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be outstanding overseas Chinese or international students (high school graduates or above)
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Have an interest in potentially pursuing degree studies in Taiwan in the future
❌ Not eligible:
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Applicants who already hold a PhD
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Applicants currently studying or conducting research in Taiwan
⏳ Internship Duration
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Minimum duration: 2 months
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Maximum duration: 6 months (stay does not need to be continuous)
💰 Funding & Scholarship
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Monthly scholarship: NT$15,000–30,000 per participant
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Airfare subsidy: Available for participants from Europe and the United States (subject to MOE funding availability)
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Scholarships are calculated on a prorated basis if the internship period is less than one month
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Institutions may flexibly reallocate approved funding based on project needs
🧭 Official Website
📞 Contact Information
Ministry of Education (Program Regulations)
Ms. Ya-Chun Wu
Research Fellow, International and Cross-Strait Education Division
Tel: +886-2-7736-5645
Email: jennie@mail.moe.gov.tw
Platform System
Mr. Chun-Jui Chen (Ryan)
Project Officer, FICHET
Tel: +886-2-2322-2280 ext. 126
Email: ryanc@fichet.org.tw
NSYSU TEEP Program Contact
Ms. Grace Yang
Division of International Relations, Office of International Affairs
National Sun Yat-sen University
Tel: +886-7-525-2000 ext. 2645
Email: shyangrace416129@mail.nsysu.edu.tw