2026 Summer AI Talent+ Program
Publish Date:2026-04-09 00:00:00- Program Overview: National Taiwan University (NTU), in collaboration with 8 top universities in the United States and 10 internationally renowned PIs, sincerely invites students who are passionate about artificial intelligence to join overseas laboratories and directly engage in cutting-edge research.
- Program Highlights:
- Conduct research at a top U.S. university's labs alongside leading international scholars
- Gain hands-on experience and research outcomes in the AI field
- Strengthen your academic profile and competitiveness for graduate school applications and future careers
- Program Timeline:
- Online Application Deadline: April 23, 2026
- Admission Results Announcement: May 8, 2026
- Program Period: Summer 2026 (Exact schedule can be flexibly arranged with the PI after admission)
- Number of Positions: Subject to each PI
- Fees and Funding:
[To Be Covered by Students]
- Application Fee: TWD 1,000 (To be paid and uploaded with proof of payment during online application)
- Program Fee: TWD 5,000 (To be paid upon confirmation of admission)
Note: If the host institution requires additional fees, these will be determined by each PI and must be covered by the student
[Provided by NTU]
- Scholarship: TWD 50,000 (Disbursed after the student completes the program and returns to Taiwan. This scholarship is intended to subsidize airfare and living expenses; therefore, disbursement is contingent upon actual travel abroad.)
- Overseas Travel Insurance: (Provided according to the program schedule; not applicable to fully remote programs)
- List of Participating PIs: https://internshipabroad.ntu.edu.tw/host-organizations/ai-talent
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students (junior year and above) and graduate students currently enrolled at NTU
- Preference will be given to applicants with an AI-related background or research experience
Note: Applicants must maintain an active student status at NTU throughout the entire period from application to program completion
- Application Materials:
- Department/Institute Recommendation Letter Form: Generated by the system. Applicants must print the form, obtain signatures from their advisor/supervisor and department chair/director, attach a copy of the front side of their student ID, and upload a scanned version
- Headshot Photo
- Official Full Academic Transcript in English (Apply through the Office of Academic Affairs; must include records up to Spring 2026 semester)
- CV in English (maximum two A4 pages; no fixed format)
- Research Proposal in English (maximum two A4 pages; no fixed format)
- English Proficiency Certificate (optional; no restriction on test type, TOEFL/IELTS preferred)
- One Recommendation Letter from an NTU Faculty Member (optional)
- Application and Review Process: After submission through the system, all applications will be forwarded to the PIs for review and ranking. Admission results are expected to be announced by May 8, and admitted students must confirm their acceptance and pay the program fee by May 15.
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