Apply for a research position at the University of Chicago

If you are a registered university student from Taiwan and are interested in conducting research at the University of Chicago, the program is perfect for you. Please consult your advisor to find a host PI at UChicago and initiate a discussion with him/her on the availability of a short-term research position.

Application for the UCTS fellowship requires an agreement from both your home and host institutes. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 program is 1/31/2026. Please prepare and upload the following information using this submission link. 

1. Your CV
2. Your transcript
3. Statement of your research experience and research plan at the Univ. of Chicago (< 1 page)
4. Recommendation letter from your advisor or the department chair of your home institute
5. Invitation letter from the faculty member at the University. of Chicago

As a recipient of the Fellowship, you will be enrolled in the Non-Degree Visiting Student (NDVS) program for the time you stay at the University of Chicago. Ideal duration of visit for the 2026 summer quarter is 6/16/2026-9/28/2026. We will assist you on the program and VISA application.

For students from NTU, please contact Jeffrey Huang 黃子洋 <jeffreyhuang@ntu.edu.tw> if you have any questions.

For students from NTHU, please contact Peggy Chiang 姜沛晴 <pcchiang@mx.nthu.edu.tw> if you have any questions.

For students from NCKU, please contact Betty Chang 張心馨 <z11207003@ncku.edu.tw> if you have any questions. Please refer to the instructions on NCKU OIA website.