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).
Applications are currently being accepted for admission in Spring 2010. Interested students should apply directly to either National Chiao Tung University or National Tsing Hua University. University will take responsibility for student's application, evaluation and related matters. In your application letter, please specify your interest in the ITRI Outstanding International Graduate Scholarship Program. Application deadlines are in October.
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).
‧Tuition waiver contingent on academic performance.
‧Additional research stipend when participating in dissertation research projects at ITRI.
‧Employment opportunity at ITRI after graduation.
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
‧Optoelectronics and Photonics.
‧Material and Chemical Engineering
Exemplar Faculty
Dr. Jyuo-Min Shyu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Dean, College of EE and CS, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), IEEE fellow
Dr. Jason Yi-Bing Lin, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), IEEE fellow
Dr. Cheng-Wen Wu, General Director, SoC Technology Center (STC), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), IEEE fellow
Dr. Bao-Shuh Paul Lin, General Director, Information and Communications Research Laboratories (ICL), ITRI, IEEE fellow
Dr. Yi-Jan Chan, General Director, Electronics and Optoelectronics Research Laboratories (EOL), ITRI
‧Dr. Ching-Tarng Hsieh, Senior Engineer, ICL, ITRI
‧Dr. Gin-Kou Ma, Deputy General Director, STC, ITRI
Eligibility for Application
Applications are currently being accepted for admission in Spring 2010. Interested students should apply directly to either National Chiao Tung University or National Tsing Hua University. University will take responsibility for student's application, evaluation and related matters. In your application letter, please specify your interest in the ITRI Outstanding International Graduate Scholarship Program. Application deadlines are in October.
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).
‧Tuition waiver contingent on academic performance.
‧Additional research stipend when participating in dissertation research projects at ITRI.
‧Employment opportunity at ITRI after graduation.
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
‧Optoelectronics and Photonics.
‧Material and Chemical Engineering
Exemplar Faculty
Dr. Jyuo-Min Shyu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Dean, College of EE and CS, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), IEEE fellow
Dr. Jason Yi-Bing Lin, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), IEEE fellow
Dr. Cheng-Wen Wu, General Director, SoC Technology Center (STC), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), IEEE fellow
Dr. Bao-Shuh Paul Lin, General Director, Information and Communications Research Laboratories (ICL), ITRI, IEEE fellow
Dr. Yi-Jan Chan, General Director, Electronics and Optoelectronics Research Laboratories (EOL), ITRI
‧Dr. Ching-Tarng Hsieh, Senior Engineer, ICL, ITRI
‧Dr. Gin-Kou Ma, Deputy General Director, STC, ITRI
Eligibility for Application
‧Proof of foreign citizenship
‧Proof of a Master’s degree or equivalent
‧Must meet all criteria for admission as established by partner university (NCTU or NTHU)
Application Procedure
Applications are currently being accepted for admission in Spring 2010. Interested students should apply directly to either National Chiao Tung University or National Tsing Hua University. University will take responsibility for student's application, evaluation and related matters. In your application letter, please specify your interest in the ITRI Outstanding International Graduate Scholarship Program. Application deadlines are in October, as established by each university.
Highlights of Hsinchu High-Tech Hub
Hsinchu Science Park
416 high tech companies.
US$35.8 billions of turnover (2007).
Over 1,500 PhD's.
Industrial Technology Research Institute
Where Taiwan’s high tech industries originated, such as IC, TFT-LCD, Optoelectronics, Laptop, Desktop and Broadband Communication.
5,864 employees, 1,082 with Ph D degree (18.5%), 3,251 with Master degree (55.4%).
2,263 patents applied, 908 patents awarded, 653 technologies transferred, over 25,000 firms serviced in 2007.
More than 70 CEO/founders of publicly traded companies including tsmc, UMC and MediaTek are ITRI alumni.
National Tsing Hua University
3 alumni as Nobel laureates.
2008 THES Ranking: one of the Top 50 in Asia-Pacific region.
THES Citations/Faculty Ranking: #2 among all universities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
National Chiao Tung University
2008 ARWU Ranking: # 51 in ENG Field
World Top-100 Universities
ESI publications in computer science: # 21
For more information
http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/
http://www.nthu.edu.tw/english/index.php
College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: http://www.eecs.nthu.edu.tw/index.html
http://www.nctu.edu.tw/english/index.php
College of Electrical and Computer Engineering: http://www.ece.nctu.edu.tw/english/Dept/dept_index.htm
The scholarship of this program is mainly sponsored by Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan.
Contact Information
Program Office (ITRI)
Contact: Mr. Dan KingTel: +886 3 591 7886
Email : itriphd@itri.org.tw
Address:ITRI Graduate Scholarship ProgramChung Hsing Road Section 4, No. 195Building 51, Room 315Chu-tung, Hsinchu, Taiwan 310
Fax: +886 3 5910015
Website: http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/Careers/Scholarship.asp?RootNodeId=060&NodeId=0606
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