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Programme Background
The Netherlands is home to a significant semiconductor ecosystem, with companies like ASML, NXP, ASM and BESI. The sector employs approximately 50.000 people working in 300 companies. The need to seek additional talent is growing. Therefore, the Dutch Government has developed a national reinforcement plan for microchip talent, known as the ‘Project Beethoven’. The relationships of the Netherlands with countries in Southeast Asia are of particular importance. Southeast Asia combines a young and talented human resource base, growing economies who mostly have arrived at a middle-income status, predictable governance and a welcoming environment for investment from the Netherlands and Europe.
In this context, the first Netherlands-Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme will be organized in 11 – 22 August 2025 in Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The programme is building on a growing track record of engagement between the Netherlands and Southeast Asian countries and considering how knowledge interests of the Netherlands are converging with interests and needs in the Southeast Asia region. It aims to strengthen cooperation and foster student mobility and professional exchange thus enhancing the interconnectedness of the Dutch ecosystem with the emerging semiconductor ecosystems in the Southeast Asia region.
Programme Objectives
- Promote the Netherlands as a portal to knowledge and business opportunities in the semiconductor industry, including strengthening positive (diplomatic, trade & investment, R&D) relations between the Netherlands and countries in Southeast Asia
- Generate interest to study and work in the Netherlands in the semiconductor field
- Contribute to the development of Southeast Asia’s high-skilled semiconductor workforce
- Improve Dutch businesses’ access to talent and promote Dutch investment in Southeast Asia
- Contribute to building a Netherlands semiconductor alumni network in Southeast Asia, which will support expanded future cooperation in the semiconductor field
Programme Components
- Lectures by Dutch Experts from Industry and Academia
- Lectures by Malaysian, and possible other Southeast Asian Experts
- Lectures by Southeast Asian Alumni who work in the Semiconductor industry in NL
- Company visits: NXP, Besi and Neways – Other companies might still be added
- Group Assignments (groups of 6 students, one from each participating country)
- Networking and Social Engagements
Programme Coverage
- Programme participation fee is waived
- Accommodation and local transports will be provided
- Certificate of completion
- Exposure to wide semiconductor industry networks and intercultural peers from the SEA region
Target Countries – Students
- Target Countries: 6 countries in the Southeast Asia region, including Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines
- Target Students: 60 participants – 10 active master and bachelor students in STEM-related majors per country in which most possibly 2 students per university
Programme Timeline
Eligibility Criteria
| No. | Components | Detail Requirements |
| 1. | Nationality | Applicants are required to have a nationality that is similar to the country of origin of where their universities are located. |
| 2. | Age requirement | Applicants should be between 21 and 35 years old at the time of participating in the programme. |
| 3. | Academic aspects | As for academic qualifications, the applicants should meet these requirements:
1. Active master and bachelor students in STEM-related majors, preferably students who have completed at least 1 (one) semester of their master’s degree period and in the final year for bachelor degree. 2. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.00 (in index of 4.0 form) or equal. 3. Applicants should have been exposed to or have sufficient knowledge of at least 3 (three) subjects from the following list. a. Integrated Circuit (IC) Design b. Microelectronics c. Semiconductor Manufacturing, process including back-end and front-end, wafer fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging d. Semiconductor equipment e. Artificial Intelligence f. Control System Design g. Power Systems h. High Voltage Testing Process i. Software Engineering j. System Engineering k. Material Science l. Advanced Optics m. Optomechatronics n. Mechatronics design o. Photonics p. Quantum computing |
| 4. | Required documents | Applicants who have been nominated by their university are expected to submit an application via the Delta platform managed by Nuffic Southeast Asia. The application will include:
1. Copy of a passport valid for at least another 6 (six) months by the end of August 2025 2. 1 (one) page of Motivation letter covering these points: a. What is your motivation to participate in this short programme? b. What are your expectations after participating in this short programme? c. What are your plans for contributing to the development of the semiconductor industry? 3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 4. Nomination letter by home university |
| 5. | English proficiency | Applicants should have at least a working level of English proficiency, equal to:
1. TOEFL: iBT 80 / ITP 550 2. IELTS: 6.0 |
| 6. | Leadership & community engagement (optional) | Applicants who have demonstrated a contribution to leadership and community engagement would be a plus, such as:
1. Active in students’ organisation or association 2. Active in research and development on engineering lab activities, specifically in the semiconductor field 3. Active in international programme(s) This is to be highlighted in the CV. |
| 7. | Consent and commitment | Applicants shall comply with the procedures and regulations to participate in this short programme, including:
1. Follow all recruitment steps and participate in the programme attentively 2. Endorse the objectives of the short programme and strive to contribute to achieving the goals of the programme 3. Be willing to join and share the knowledge and experiences gained during the short programme in further dissemination activities in the home country after returning back. |
If you need more information, kindly send your inquiries via e-mail to io@live.undip.ac.id, exchange@live.undip.ac.id
deadline : 11th June 2025
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