The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) is the largest ground based astronomical project in existence.  Built by an worldwide partnership, this new generation telescope offers the best opportunities to unveil the origin of our universe as well as the origin of life.

The University Consortium of ALMA–Taiwan (UCAT) is embarking upon this unprecedented project and is inviting students to apply to the UCAT Summer Student Program, where they will have the opportunity to lead unique groundbreaking research under the guidance of astronomers and prepare for the use of this experiment.  Opportunity is open to about 8-10 students with preference given to the junior level or higher, whose majors are in any scientific disciplines (physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and of course astronomy).

Students will attend a series of lecture designed for them in the Summer School, to introduce ALMA, radio astronomy, and a broad range of research subjects.  Also, all students are required to give an oral report of their research projects at the conclusion of the program, and to provide a written report suitable for public reviewing.

Successful applicants will work at UCAT member universities from 2015 July 01 (Fri) to August 31 (Wed) at a monthly stipend of NT $20,000.  A brief description of the research projects offered can be found below.

To apply, please fill out and email the registration form (Word or PDF) to Mr. Chih-Chun Hsu (許智鈞; cc-hsu@mx.nthu.edu.tw)  by April 20 (Wed).  Applicants must indicate on their application form the project or projects of their most interests and provide letters of recommendation (up to two).  Offers will be announced on May 05 (Thu). 

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