SeamlessVR-Metaverse: Experiencing Alternate Realities in Education program is an international research internship hosted by the Global Foreign Language Education Program at Providence University, Taiwan, under the Technology-Enhanced Dialogical Reasoning (TEDR) Research Lab. The program focuses on designing and researching immersive learning environments using Virtual Reality (VR) and Metaverse technologies. It aims to explore how alternate realities can support seamless learning experiences that connect real and virtual contexts, while enhancing learners’ cognitive skills, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and collaborative knowledge construction, as well as affective skills, including presence, empathy, perspective-taking, and emotional regulation. Interns will engage in hands-on design, research experimentation, and academic collaboration with faculty members and international partners, gaining experience in immersive learning development and educational research. The program is open to two international interns, preferably graduate students or third- to fourth-year undergraduate students from India, Indonesia, or the Philippines. Applicants should have a background in education, educational technology, computer science, information technology, or related fields, and demonstrate a strong interest in VR, metaverse learning, or technology-enhanced education. All applicants are expected to have sufficient English proficiency for academic communication. Applicants from Indonesia are required to submit an official English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent) as part of their application. During the internship, participants will design immersive VR and metaverse learning environments, conduct small-scale research experiments, analyze learning outcomes, and present their findings in academic settings. The Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs at Providence University will assist selected interns with accommodation arrangements and related administrative support to facilitate their stay in Taiwan. For the application process, candidates are required to prepare the following documents: (1) Resume, (2) Academic Transcript, (3) Proof of Student Status, (4) English Proficiency Certificate (mandatory for Indonesian applicants), (5) Portfolio or evidence of relevant projects (if available), and (6) Recommendation Letter from a faculty member, college advisor, or research advisor at their home institution. Strong applicants should demonstrate motivation, readiness to engage in international collaboration, and a clear interest in immersive learning and educational research.
- Field: Social Science
- School: Providence University
- Organizer: Global Foreign Language Education Program
- Period of Apply: 2026/04/01 - 2026/05/30
- Term: 4 months
- Fee: This program provides a monthly stipend of NT$12,000 to NT$15,000 for a duration of four months. The stipend is intended to support interns’ living expenses during their research internship at Providence University, Taiwan. Please note that airfare, visa application, and other personal expenses are not covered and should be arranged by the interns independently. However, the Office of International Affairs and Cross-Strait Affairs at Providence University will assist with accommodation arrangements and other related administrative matters to support interns during their stay in Taiwan.
- Website of Program: www.darmawansah.site/tedr-research-lab/teep
- Contact Person:Darmawansah
- Email:darmawansah108@gm.pu.edu.tw
- Phone:0908648250