Graduate Scholarship Program, Taiwan

Graduate Scholarship Program,Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI),
Taiwan

The ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program offers foreign degree holders a comprehensive scholarship to pursue their postgraduate studies (Ph.D or Masters degrees) in Taiwan, while joining collaborative research projects between Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and two outstanding science and technology universities of Taiwan, National Chiao-Tung University (NCTU) and National Tsing-Hua University (NTHU).

Deadline : 31 March 2009


ITRI Graduate Scholarship Programfor PhD degrees
If you are looking for the best development opportunity for yourself in the exciting technology frontier, this is the program to make your dream come true. The ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program offers foreign MS degree holders a comprehensive 4-year scholarship to pursue their Ph.D. in Taiwan, while joining collaborative research projects between Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and two outstanding science and technology universities, National Chiao-Tung University (NCTU) and National Tsing-Hua University (NTHU).


Why Study in Taiwan ?
Taiwan is among the world’s most important high-tech centers, particularly renowned for computer, communication and consumer electronic (3C) products and technologies.
Taiwan is one of the most active countries in technology innovation. The total number of US patents issued to Taiwanese Nationals has ranked number 4 worldwide for the past 5 years running.
Taiwan is one of the most vibrant regions for technology entrepreneurship, the essential foundation for economic development.
Taiwan is centrally located near major Asian markets.
Taiwan offers a unique blend of traditional culture and modern convenience.

Why Join this Program ?
Pursue your doctoral degree at either NCTU or NTHU, two world-class science and engineering universities.
Participate in the grand challenge research programs at ITRI, most prominently in interdisciplinary areas.
Work and learn with some of the most outstanding researchers in the world.
Connect with the top-notch high-tech companies and R&D institutes in Taiwan for employment opportunities.

What does this Program Offer ?
Monthly scholarship of NT$30,000(~US$900).
Full tuition fees during the Ph.D. studies.
Additional research stipend when participating in dissertation research projects at ITRI.
Employment opportunity at ITRI after graduation.
(Note: This program extends the scholarship and tuition offer to eligible students up to 4 years depending on annual review of academic performance. Students failing to meet academic standards as required by partner universities will lose eligibility for this offer).

Focus Areas of this Program
Information and Communication Technologies
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Optoelectronics and Photonics

Eligibility for Application
Proof of foreign citizenship
Proof of a Master’s degree or equivalent
Graduate GPA of at least 3.4 or equivalent academic performance
TOEFL (if applicable) score of 550 or above for paper -based test (213 for computer-based test).
For the GRE comprised of Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections, a total score of 1650 or above is required. For the new GRE version comprised of Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical. Writing sections, a minimum of 400 is required on Verbal, 650 on Quantitative, and 3.5 on Analytical Writing.

Application Procedure
Application submissions should be made to the Program Office.
Required Documents (please send originals by post unless otherwise indicated):
Application Form (Click here to download)
Current CV / Resume (may be sent by e-mail)
Letter of Application (Statement of Purpose) (may be sent by e-mail)
Academic Transcript (Graduate degree)
TOEFL and GRE test scores (Direct from testing service)
At least two recommendation letters from professors.
Applicants with working experience should provide one additional recommendation letter from a supervisor at work.
Any other supportive materials for demonstrating academic excellence (published papers, technical reports, etc.)
Other documents as required by partner universities that you apply for.

Before applying, please visit the NTHU and/or NCTU websites and then indicate in your Letter of Application which university (NTHU, NCTU or both), which specific departments, and if possible which Professors or research projects are of interest to you.
Applications are processed on a rolling basis as they are received. For more information about application, contact the Program Office (below).

Final Application Deadline for Fall 2009 entry: March 31, 2009.
Notice of acceptance will be issued no later than June 30, 2009.

Contact Information - Program Office (ITRI)
Mr. Daniel King

Email:danking@itri.org.tw

Tel: +886 3 591 7886
Ms. Hsiu-mei Chien,
Email:chienhsiumei@itri.org.tw

Tel: +886 3 591 2994
or Email :itriphd@itri.org.tw