Research Internship is a program which will allow you to go for a joint research study or internship under the supervision of an academic staff at institutions or industries abroad.
Application Requirements and Eligibility
Registered as an active student at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Must complete two semesters of study in UTM (one year) and must NOT in the last semester of study in UTM
Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Possess a good command of the English Language
Have a good health condition
Be physically present in UTM at the time of application
Must agree to enroll at the host institution as described in the program plan
Must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the host institution or placement provider.
Should demonstrate empathy and understanding of cultural difference
Should demonstrate excellent personal skills.
Agree to be responsible for the costs incurred. The students may seek other sources of sponsors including that provided by UTM to subsidize some expenses including travel, accommodation and insurance.
UTM Fund is only provided for MALAYSIAN
Application Procedures
Application for Program with Funding
*THIS APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED AS BELOW CONDITIONS:
TO THOSE WHO APPLY FOR ANY PROGRAM WHICH IS PROMOTED BY UTM INTERNATIONAL
TO THOSE WHO APPLY TO ANY PROGRAM WHICH IS NOT PROMOTED BY UTM INTERNATIONAL AND INTENT TO APPLY FOR UTM FUND (BASED ON AVAILABILITY). ACCEPTANCE LETTER/ INVITATION FROM HOST IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PURPOSES.
Submit the form along with the supporting documents to UTM International before the deadline.
Application for Program without Funding
*THIS APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED AS BELOW CONDITION:
TO THOSE WHO APPLY TO ANY PROGRAM WHICH IS NOT PROMOTED BY UTM INTERNATIONAL AND NOT REQUESTING FOR UTM FUND OR THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN FUNDED BY EXTERNAL SPONSORSHIP . ACCEPTANCE LETTER/ INVITATION FROM HOST IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PURPOSES.
The approval letter will be emailed to the applicant and faculty
Important notes
Deadline for Fall Semester (Sep – Jan) : 30th November OR 4 months before the deadline of host university
Deadline for Spring Semester (Feb ~ June) : 30th April OR 4 months before the deadline of host university
Please make sure that you have completed the entire fields on the application form otherwise we could not process it
UTM International will do application review and clarification
If doable, applicant will be invited to come for personality test and an interview session
The number of exchange students for each destination may vary. We will select the top student among best applicants
The result will announce through applicant’s email.
Application for VGTU Internship Programme (Fully Funded by VGTU)
This form is for the UTM local student to apply for a 3-month internship program at Creativity & Innovation Center, Lithuania. This programme is fully funded by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), Lithuania.
Maximum up to RM 2,000 (Country of category I & II) or up to RM 4,000 (Category of Country III, IV & V)
Click HERE to download the financial support guideline
Note :
Allocation provided based on availability upon application
UTM fund is ONLY provided for Malaysian
Terms and Condidtions
There will be no fund for program which is fully sponsored by host program/ sponsored by host university/ institutions/ sponsored by any research grant which supports mobility program/ sponsored by any funding from other institutions before program approval
UTM funding is only entitled to the local student. International students who join any type of mobility program either by own expenses/ sponsored by other institution is compulsory to apply for university`s approval letter to join the international program via UTM International.
This funding is not applicable for Student Exchange/ Study Abroad under AIMS Program (Fully Sponsored by Ministry of Education Malaysia)
List of Consortiums and External Funding Opportunites
Discuss with students’ academic advisor/deputy dean (academic)/dean of the faculty regarding academic matters and subjects selection at host university and receive the acceptance letter from host university or institutions before applying to UTM International office
Inform parents /guardian about participation in the research internship abroad
Pay tuition fees at home university (UTM) before departing to host university
Students who are planning to do the research internship abroad to non-partner universities are required to apply at host university by themselves but the approval from UTM for going abroad is COMPULSORY. Please complete and submit Study Abroad Application Form to UTM International
