2026 Summer Undergraduate Training Program – Academia Sinica Biodiversity Research Center

  • 2026-03-05
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To comply with internal administrative procedures, students who intend to apply, must inform the department office, thank you!!

To comply with internal administrative procedures, students who intend to apply, must inform the department office, thank you!!

To comply with internal administrative procedures, students who intend to apply, must inform the department office, thank you!!

 

Academia Sinica Biodiversity Research Center Summer Undergraduate Training Program
Applications open starting from March 1, 2026

The Center provides diverse and enriching research experiences and learning opportunities during the summer.

Students who are interested are welcome to apply.

Program Information

 ● Purpose

   To cultivate outstanding talents in biodiversity research in Taiwan, and to promote understanding among undergraduate students in life science–related fields of the Biodiversity Research Center of Academia Sinica.

      The Center provides excellent faculty, research environment, and living stipends, encouraging students to participate in research projects during the summer.

 Implementation

  Accepted students will receive two months of guidance at the Center during the summer, complete research projects, and broaden their perspectives for future career development.

● Eligibility

  Undergraduate students in life science–related departments [rising sophomores (inclusive) and above] are eligible to apply. (Graduating students should not apply, thank you!)

● Program Period

  The internship period is from July 1 to August 31.

● Subsidies and Quota

     (1) Living stipend and number of admissions

               1. Living stipend: For admitted students whose household registration or current residence is within 30 km of Academia Sinica, a monthly stipend of

                  NTD 8,000 will be provided; for those more than 30 km away, NTD 12,000 per month (up to a maximum of 2 months).

            2. Admission quota: In principle, each PI laboratory will supervise one summer student per year.

     (2) Participant insurance: During the program period, the Center will provide group accident insurance for participants.

● Application Method and Deadline

     (1) Application deadline: April 30, 2026 (Thursday).

     (2) Application requirements: Applicants must indicate the laboratories they wish to join (list at least five in order of preference),

             briefly describe their motivation, and provide academic transcripts, at least one letter of recommendation, and other supporting documents.

     (3) Application method: Online application. Please apply through the Center’s website https://biodiv.tw/zh_Summer_Internship.

             The system will notify referees by email to download the recommendation form (or please provide an English reference letter),

             after completion, the referee should directly email or mail it to the Center’s contact person (zomslin@as.edu.tw).

 Selection Results

  The list of admitted students will be announced on the Center’s website after May 15, and applicants will also be notified by email; 

      May 30 is the deadline to confirm participation in the program.

 Certificate

  After completing the program, students must participate in an oral presentation/poster competition of research成果 (to be held in late August), in order to receive a certificate issued by the Center.