International Academic Exchange and Academic Networking Activities in Ecology — Applications Are Welcome!

Purpose and Main Activities

This program aims to provide students with hands-on experience in overseas research environments. Through interactions with researchers and graduate students, students will develop skills in international academic exchange and academic networking.

• The main activities include visiting the University of Tokyo and its affiliated Koishikawa Botanical Garden, as well as interacting with several ecology-related research laboratories in fields such as marine ecology, plant ecology, entomology, conservation, and theoretical ecology. Students will also introduce their research and participate in student exchanges. An informal exchange dinner is also planned in the evening. Participating students will introduce their research interests in English, learn about the research of others, and explore possibilities for future academic exchange, further study, or collaborative research.
• The program will also include participation in the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Population Ecology. Participating students will give poster presentations and attend academic sessions, providing opportunities for both formal and informal interactions with diverse researchers and students from across Japan.
• Before departure, students will participate in EMI-based preparatory courses covering preparation for research laboratory visits, self-introduction, explaining research topics, asking questions, arranging meetings, and methods of communication at academic conferences. After returning to Taiwan, students will reflect on their experiences at the University of Tokyo and their academic networking experiences at the conference, and report on how these experiences can be connected to their future learning, research, and career development.

Schedule and Locations

November 19, 2026 (Thursday) to November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

• Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, and related facilities (botanical gardens, museums, and experimental forests)
• 42nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Population Ecology (Chiba University)

Program Schedule

• August: Selection of participating students
• September 18 (Friday): Deadline for conference presentation application
  (Students will complete the application procedures independently with assistance from faculty members.)
• September–November: Multiple preparatory EMI courses and presentation preparation
• November 19 (Thursday): Departure for Japan and travel to Tokyo
  (Exchange dinner)
• November 20 (Friday): Workshop at the University of Tokyo (visits to the botanical garden and museum, inter-laboratory exchange, and exchange dinner)
• November 21–23: Travel to Chiba and participation in the Annual Meeting of the Society of Population Ecology
  (Poster presentations and academic exchange with researchers from across Japan)
• November 24 (Tuesday): Return to Taiwan
• After returning: Participate in a presentation session or submit a written report, and reflect on the exchange experience
  (Future research directions and related topics)

※ The actual schedule may be adjusted according to transportation, facility opening conditions, arrangements by host organizations, and arrangements by the organizers.

Pre-Departure Courses

Course objectives and arrangements will be further coordinated after the participating students have been selected.

• The significance of academic networking and international exchange
• Preliminary research and preparation for research laboratory visits and conference participation
• Self-introduction, research presentation, and academic dialogue
• Poster preparation and using posters to facilitate research discussions
• Presentation practice, feedback, and final preparations before departure

Eligibility

Up to 10 graduate students from departments related to bioscience.

Funding

Round-trip economy-class airfare and partial daily living expenses during the program period (including accommodation, meals, and other living expenses). Each participating student may receive a subsidy of up to NT$40,000. The actual subsidy amount will be determined based on the College's review and approval.

Other related expenses, such as travel insurance, conference registration fees, annual membership fees, poster printing costs, transportation expenses, and exchange dinner expenses, shall be borne by the participating students if they exceed the subsidy amount approved by the College. The actual subsidy items and amounts shall be handled in accordance with the College's approval and relevant regulations.

Required Documents

• Name of the student's academic advisor, research topic, and abstract (in English)
• Most recent English proficiency test score report
• Copy of passport
• Copy of postal savings passbook (for reimbursement purposes)
• Other supporting documents that may be helpful for the review

Application Requirements

• Strong interest in international exchange and academic networking in the field of ecology
• Taiwanese citizens who are bachelor's or graduate students affiliated with the College
• An ecology-related research project or research results suitable for presentation at an academic conference
• Basic English communication skills
• Ability to actively participate in the entire program
• Ability to complete necessary procedures, including conference membership, conference registration, and presentation application
• The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of travel

Application Method

Applications are accepted from now until 23:59 on August 14, 2026.

Application URL: https://forms.ale/67Jmensn7xGiAJ566

Important Notice: This form is a preliminary registration form for this course and program and is not a formal course enrollment registration. Applicants who wish to participate must complete this form by the deadline stated above. After confirmation or selection, the instructor will provide further notification, and selected students must complete formal course enrollment during the University's course registration period. Applicants who do not complete this form will not be included in the participant list for this course or program and will not be eligible to receive a course grade. Please note that completing this form does not guarantee formal course enrollment, funding, or eligibility to participate in the overseas program. Relevant eligibility will be determined based on subsequent review, notification, and University regulations.

Selection Results

The selection results are expected to be announced on the College of Bioscience and Biotechnology website after the application deadline, and selected students will also be notified by email. Selected students must participate fully in the pre-departure training courses and actively cooperate with preparations related to research presentations and international exchange. If a student is still unable to meet the participation requirements of the program after receiving guidance and support, the program director will discuss subsequent participation arrangements with the student to ensure the effectiveness of the exchange program.

Contact Information

Professor Nakazawa: nakazawa@mail.ncku.edu.tw

Organizer

Office for Bilingual Education Promotion, National Cheng Kung University