INDSR Internship Application

• INDSR Internship Application Form.docx (Please download)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of scholarship or financial self-sufficiency during your stay in Taiwan (priority will be given to scholarship recipients)
• A copy of your passport
• A clear, professional headshot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is eligible?
• International students aged 18 or above on the date their application is received by the Institute.
• Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or master’s degree programs. Applicants with a background in international relations, political science, or a related field are preferred.
• Priority will be given to undergraduate students in their third year or above and master’s students.
• Recent graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are also welcome to apply.

General Requirements:
• The internship is conducted entirely on-site.
• Applicants must ensure that their visa or residency status legally permits them to undertake an internship in Taiwan.
• Applicants must not be nationals of Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau. This restriction also applies to individuals who have household registration in Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau, or who hold a passport, identity card, settlement permit, or residence permit issued by any of these jurisdictions.
• Applicants must have strong writing and communication skills and be able to conduct research independently.

Q: Can this internship program be conducted remotely?
• INDSR’s Internship Program is conducted entirely on-site.

Q: What are the completion requirements for the internship program?
Interns must fulfill the following requirements before the end of the internship:
• Deliver a presentation based on research conducted during the internship and submit a final research report.
• Publish at least one research article in INDSR’s Real-Time Analysis (即時評析) or Biweekly Report (國防安全雙週報).

Q: Will an internship certificate be provided?
An official internship certificate will be awarded to interns who complete the full duration of the program and meet all completion requirements.

Your internship at INDSR will be contingent upon the following conditions:
• Submission of proof of financial support, such as an official scholarship approval letter or certificate.
• Provision of a professional headshot for official documentation purposes.
• Successful completion of a security clearance by the Ministry of National Defense.
• Delivery of a final presentation, summarizing your research to INDSR colleagues.
• Publication of at least one research article, which will be featured in INDSR’s Real-Time Analysis (即時評析) or Biweekly Report (國防安全雙週報).
• Signing a declaration upon arrival confirming no travel to Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau during your stay, and agreeing to avoid photography or videography in restricted areas of the compound.
• Compliance with any additional regulations or requirements as stipulated by INDSR.

Important Notes & Application Submission

• Internship Period: This cohort runs from March to May 2027.
• Review Process: Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, rather than on a rolling basis. Please submit your application by the deadline.
• Compensation: Please note that the internship at INDSR is unpaid. The Institute does not provide insurance coverage or financial support.
• Email Subject: 【Your Name】INDSR Internship Program Application
• Submission Email: apply@indsr.org.tw
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+8)