Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Introduction
The internship course is dedicated to the current students of Master Program in Global ATGS.
It is designed for students to complete internships at off-campus research institutes, enterprises, or related organizations.
It is designed for students to complete internships at off-campus research institutes, enterprises, or related organizations.
Internship Period and Requirements
1. Students participate the internship during the semester or summer/winter vacations and obtain 2 credits after completing the Field Internship course with a score of 70 or above.
2. The start and end dates of the internship shall be determined by mutual agreement between the student and the internship organization. (No inter-session internships)
3. Students must complete at least 160 internship hours per course to fulfill the course requirements.
4. Please read the Internship Handbook carefully before you apply.
2. The start and end dates of the internship shall be determined by mutual agreement between the student and the internship organization. (No inter-session internships)
3. Students must complete at least 160 internship hours per course to fulfill the course requirements.
4. Please read the Internship Handbook carefully before you apply.
Where will I intern & What will I do
World Vegetable Center
The internship content is mainly to do the research and other routine work. The research content in general at different departments includes Breeding (Tomato, Squash, Capsicum annuum), Genebank, Disease (Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Entomology), Biotechnology (Molecular marker) and so on. For more detailed information, please refer to the website of World Vegetable Center.
CH Biotech
The internship content mainly includes laboratory safety lecture, plant cultivation for experiments, investigations of physical properties of plant material, experimental instrumental operation, efficacy testing for agrochemical products and so on, but is not limited to the above.
Other companies you wish to apply for
Students who arrange internships with off-campus organizations independently must obtain approval from the program before conducting a Field Internship. The application for internship at Non-Program-Affiliated Organizations Approval must be submitted at least three months before the regular internship application time. Please submit the following documents in hard copy to the office:
1. Application Form for Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organizations Approval
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. One (1) recommendation letter from the Internship organization's supervisor
4. Internship Proposal (Practical Track only)
1. Application Form for Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organizations Approval
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. One (1) recommendation letter from the Internship organization's supervisor
4. Internship Proposal (Practical Track only)
How to apply
Application Deadlines
1. April 1 (for Summer Break and Fall Semester)
2. November 1 (for Winter Break and Spring Semester)
2. November 1 (for Winter Break and Spring Semester)
Required Documents
Students are required to prepare and submit the following documents to the Global ATGS office. (E-files are not accepted)
1. Internship Application Form
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. Other specific documents required by the company (if applicable)
1. Internship Application Form
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. Other specific documents required by the company (if applicable)
During the internship
Students are required to comply with the internship organization's regulations and complete the designated hours of work that align with the learning objectives of the program.
Throughout the internship, students must keep a daily journal in the Field Internship Daily Log, briefly describing the work completed each day and uploading it to NTU COOL Assignment on a weekly basis.
To take a leave, please refer to the Leave Application Guidelines(+) and fill in the Leave Application Form for Field Internship.
Advisors will conduct internship visits during the internship period in person, through telephone or video calls to provide support and monitor progress.
Throughout the internship, students must keep a daily journal in the Field Internship Daily Log, briefly describing the work completed each day and uploading it to NTU COOL Assignment on a weekly basis.
To take a leave, please refer to the Leave Application Guidelines(+) and fill in the Leave Application Form for Field Internship.
Advisors will conduct internship visits during the internship period in person, through telephone or video calls to provide support and monitor progress.
After the internship
When the internship is completed, the following should be submitted to the Global ATGS office within two weeks:
1. The Field Internship Daily log students record during the internship.
2. Field Internship Written Report be reviewed and graded by academic advisor.
3. Questionnaire of the Internship Course filled in by the students after their internship.
The final grade will be given based on:
1. Performance Evaluations by both the internship organization (Internship Performance Evaluation Form) and the academic advisor (Academic Advisor Visit Form).
2. Student's Internship Written Report graded by the academic advisor.
Note: The Program Office will issue reminders and provide the two forms mentioned above for the internship organization and the academic advisor.
1. The Field Internship Daily log students record during the internship.
2. Field Internship Written Report be reviewed and graded by academic advisor.
3. Questionnaire of the Internship Course filled in by the students after their internship.
The final grade will be given based on:
1. Performance Evaluations by both the internship organization (Internship Performance Evaluation Form) and the academic advisor (Academic Advisor Visit Form).
2. Student's Internship Written Report graded by the academic advisor.
Note: The Program Office will issue reminders and provide the two forms mentioned above for the internship organization and the academic advisor.
Practical Track for Graduation
Global ATGS has been open for the Practical Track for Graduation since the 113 (2024) academic year.
How to apply
Before the end of the first semester, students must find an advisor and submit the following documents to the program office within the designated time:
1. Internship Proposal
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. Other specific documents required by the company (if applicable)
1. Internship Proposal
2. Advisor Agreement for Field Internship
3. Other specific documents required by the company (if applicable)
Notice
1. The internship proposal must be approved by both the program's curriculum committee and advisor. Therefore, please ensure to submit the required documents as early as possible once you decide to apply for the practical track.
2. Students applying for the practical track and planning to intern at a Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organization must submit the Internship Proposal together with the application for Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organization Approval. Please ensure that all required documents are submitted within the designated timeframe.
※ After approval of the application for the practical track, students may switch back to the academic track once, with the consent of the advisor.
2. Students applying for the practical track and planning to intern at a Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organization must submit the Internship Proposal together with the application for Non-Program-Affiliated Internship Organization Approval. Please ensure that all required documents are submitted within the designated timeframe.
※ After approval of the application for the practical track, students may switch back to the academic track once, with the consent of the advisor.
Requirements
1. After the application is approved, students must complete and pass Field Internship course TWICE, with internship hours determined by the course requirements. The internship must be conducted at the same company or institution.
2. Students must find a supervisor at the internship organization who agrees to co-advise the student.
3. The supervisor at the internship organization must meet the requirements of the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Rules Governing Thesis/Dissertation Defense.
2. Students must find a supervisor at the internship organization who agrees to co-advise the student.
3. The supervisor at the internship organization must meet the requirements of the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Rules Governing Thesis/Dissertation Defense.