National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) and the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) signed a cooperation agreement for the JAIST Partner University Master Connection Program (JUMP) in July 2025. This program aims to provide outstanding NDHU students with research internship opportunities and a pathway to pursue a master's degree at JAIST.

To encourage students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Japan to gain early exposure to academic research, JAIST will offer the 2027 Online Research Internship Program. This program provides students who intend to pursue a master's degree at JAIST through the JUMP Program with an opportunity to participate in online research activities, explore research fields and academic interests, and prepare for their future graduate studies.

Eligible and interested students are warmly encouraged to apply!

1. Program Information

• Eligibility: Fourth-year undergraduate students who are expected to graduate in June 2027 and intend to enroll in a master's degree program at JAIST through the JUMP Program in October 2027.

• Internship Format: Online research internship.

• Internship Activities: Participants will engage in a small-scale research project. The specific research topic will be determined through discussions between the student and their assigned JAIST supervisor after selection.

• Internship Period: March 8 (Monday) – April 2 (Friday), 2027 (4 weeks).

• Number of Participants: Up to 4 students.

• Application Deadline: November 8 (Sunday), 2026.

• Selection Results: Expected to be announced in early December 2026.

2. Application Procedure

Interested students must complete and submit the online application form in English before the application deadline.

Application Form: https://forms.gle/zKqC6Na5tGfwTiso8

3. Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Academic performance.

2. Language proficiency.

3. Other relevant qualifications and overall performance.

After the application deadline, JAIST professors may contact applicants via email.

Applicants are strongly advised to ensure that their email addresses are correct and to check their inboxes regularly to avoid missing important notifications.

4. Important Notes

1. This program primarily targets students who intend to pursue a master's degree at JAIST through the JUMP Program beginning in October 2027.

2. Completion of the research internship is a mandatory requirement for applying to JAIST's master's program through the JUMP Program. However, selection for the internship does not guarantee admission to the master's program.

3. Internship arrangements are subject to successful matching with a JAIST faculty supervisor and the completion of relevant administrative procedures. If the matching process takes longer than expected, the announcement of selection results may be delayed, and the internship start date may be postponed to April 2027.

4. The final number of selected participants and internship arrangements are subject to JAIST's official confirmation.

5. Selected students will be required to prepare and submit additional documents in accordance with JAIST's requirements. Details regarding document formats, submission deadlines, and other application procedures will be provided by JAIST separately.

6. About JAIST: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/digital/outline/index.html

5. Contact Information

Contact Person: Dr. Chu-Hsuan Hsueh
Affiliation: School of Information Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Email: hsuehch@jaist.ac.jp

Students interested in pursuing a master's degree in Japan, broadening their academic horizons, and gaining valuable research experience are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and apply!