Praktikum in Taiwan? Kein Problem! Sie können sich sofort bewerben unter: Taiwan Tech Trek(TTT) 2017 (https://wttpap.most.gov.tw/ttt)
Introduction:
The Ministry of Science and Technology, in cooperation with Academia Sinica, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Community Affairs Council, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Environmental Protection Administration, Youth Development Administration, Council of Agriculture, and Taiwan Foundation for Democracy ,is pleased to announce an exciting internship program, Taiwan Tech Trek(TTT) 2017 for overseas Taiwanese youths interested in hands-on internship or research experiences in Taiwan. Opportunities will be available to interns at outstanding research institutes, famous science parks, national laboratories, universities, national museums, and high-tech companies.
This program is part of the Taiwan government’s overall effort to recruit new generations of overseas Taiwanese for the purpose of raising Taiwan’s overall competitiveness. This generation possesses the language abilities, professional expertise, and international savvy that are advantageous to Taiwan’s S&T industries and manpower needs. Building a strategic liaison with this generation can create an academic and social network between Taiwan’s industries and overseas Taiwanese youths, infuse fresh energy into Taiwan’s workforce, and ultimately increase international participation for Taiwan.
Taiwan's advantages
Taiwan has the advantage of vibrant economy and an excellent technological environment. As a major world player in manufacturing technology, Taiwan is one of the largest information hardware producers for semiconductors, optoelectronics, and information and communication products. Taiwan offers an excellent and dynamic environment for interns to gain hands-on experience.
Experience vibrant Taiwan
Apart from gaining valuable professional training, the internship in Taiwan provides an ideal opportunity for overseas Taiwanese to explore their roots, learn local culture, improve language skills, and even connect with relatives in Taiwan!
About the program
TTT Program is a four to seven-week program beginning on June 2017. Around 200~280 youths of Taiwanese ancestry aged 18~30 will be recruited from various countries through a selective application process. Interns may optionally participate in the Taiwan Expolration Group Activities(including lectures, industry visits, visiting Taiwan attractions ect.) when they apply this program. During 4 to 7weeks of internship, interns will participate their designated internship throughout Taiwan.
With the approval of host institutes, interns can apply for early commencement or extension of their internships. Interns, however, are responsible for the costs of extra days of their stay in Taiwan. Some hosts may provide interns with subsidies for their extension but it varies from different institutes. Interns shall initiate contact with their host institutes for the details in regard to extension and early commencement after getting accepted into the program.
Two types of internships are available:
A. Individual internships:The TTT Program Office will arrange internship positions at various host institutes and companies in Taiwan based on participants' choices.
B. Special group research projects: Interns will be divided into groups of 4~8 people (there must be at least 1 domestic intern in every four interns) to conduct in-depth research on major issues in Taiwan such as future technology, Taiwan’s international participation, etc.
