The National Science Council, in cooperation with Academia Sinica, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission, Department of Health, Environmental Protection Administration, National Youth Commission, Council of Agriculture, National Applied Research Laboratories, International Cooperation and Development Fund, and Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is pleased to announce an exciting internship program, Taiwan Tech Trek 2008 for overseas Taiwanese youths interested in hands-on internship or research experiences in Taiwan. Opportunities will be available to intern at outstanding research institutes or learn state-of-the-art technology at Taiwan's famous science parks, national laboratories, and high-tech companies.

About the program
TTT2008 is an eight-week program beginning late-June. Up to 200 youths of Taiwanese ancestry ages 18~30 will be recruited from various countries through a selective application process. Interns will participate in a four-day group orientation (June 26~June 29) and thereafter proceed to their designated internship positions throughout the island for seven weeks of internship (June 30~August 16). At the conclusion of the program, interns will present the results of their work at an academic conference.

Two types of internships are available:

1. Individual internships: The TTT Program Office will arrange internship positions at various host institutes and companies in Taiwan.
2. Special group projects: Interns will teamed in groups of 4~12 persons to conduct in-depth research into major issues in Taiwan such as future technology, Taiwan's international status, etc.

Online applications are being accepted from January 29 to February 13, 2008.

Apply at the website: https://nscnt12.nsc.gov.tw/ttt/index.aspx