March 2012

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION COMMISSION, THE EXECUTIIVE YUAN, TAIWAN (R.O.C.)

Internship program notice

1.The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested foreign-nationality students about details of an internship program offered by the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission (RDEC) of the Executive Yuan (Cabinet) of Taiwan (R.O.C.).

I. Application procedure
Eligibility requirements 2. The RDEC may accept foreign-nationality interns who meet the following requirements and conditions: (a) Applicant is enrolled in a graduate school degree program at the time of application and during the internship. (b) Applicant is fluent in English. Internship period 3. During the summer, usually from July 1 to August 31. (Applicants may apply to extend the period of their internship for one month if necessary.) Required documents 4. Applying students who meet the eligibility requirements for an internship with the RDEC must submit a passport copy and internship application form (Annex 1), attached to this circular (more information is available online at www.rdec.gov.tw/intern.html). Applicants must also submit a copy of their most recent curriculum vitae (CV) and a short essay (150-250 words) explaining the reasons they are seeking an internship with the RDEC. Submission of application 5. Applications should be forwarded by e-mail only (intern@rdec.gov.tw) no earlier than four months, and no later than two months, prior to the desired internship period. Applicants may also send other communications to the following address: Internship Program Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission, The Executive Yuan
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7F, 2-2, Jinan Road, Sec.1, Taipei 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 6. Approved applicants will be requested to sign the RDEC Internship Agreement, contained in Annex 2.

II. Working terms

7. The internship program normally operates on a full-time basis. Interns are expected to work four days (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) a week in the department/office that has selected for them, under the supervision and consultation of an advisor. During the internship period, interns will be provided with a desk, general office supplies, phone and computer access. Interns do not receive a salary or other forms of compensation from the RDEC. 8.The advisor is responsible for the content of the interns assignment which should, where feasible, be explained fully to the intern prior to the commencement of the internship. Terms of reference describing the tasks and responsibilities of the internship assignment will be provided. 9. An orientation program for all new interns will be offered by the RDEC at the beginning of each internship period. The internship advisor will be available to assist interns throughout the internship period, as needed.

III. Evaluation
10. At the end of the internship, the advisor will prepare a written evaluation of the interns performance and organize a meeting with them to provide constructive feedback.