Overview
Ministry of Education Short Term Research Award (STRA) and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) Foreign Student Regulations
1. Purpose
To encourage international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students are not eligible) to undertake short term research or Huayu courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan); in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.
2. Award Value
1.) Short Term Research
a. A monthly research allowance of 25,000 NTD.
b. A return trip economy airfare ticket that allows recipients from any of the following countries, Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Oceania to fly directly from recipient’s home country to Taiwan and back. Expenses will be reimbursed after the recipient has arrived in Taiwan and has submitted to the research institute the original airfare ticket and all ticket stubs. The maximum allowance will be specified by the Ministry of Education and the recipients will have to cover their own extra expenses.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
A Monthly stipend of 25,000 NTD.
3. Duration
1.) Short Term Research
The short term research period will range from 2 to 6 months, beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, in compliance with the current fiscal year.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
Huayu Enrichment courses will include summer classes, along with short term classes, which may last 3, 6 or 9 months to a year respectively. With the exception of summer classes, in principle, the duration of the scholarship is from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. If recipients fail to come to Taiwan for enrollment during the above time, they will forfeit their right to retain their scholarships. Scholarship funding will become effective on the date of the recipient’s enrollment. Scholarship funding will end on the month of the expiration of the scholarship or if the scholarship is revoked .
4. Eligibility
1.) Short Term Research
a. Ph.D. candidates with ABD status (All but dissertation) or Post Doctoral fellows under 45 years of age and not of R.O.C nationality, that intend to undertake research in one of the following subject areas: Taiwanese culture, social science, culture, art and related comparative research.
b. A Ph.D. (ABD) refers to a candidate who has already completed all of the required courses and currently is in the process of writing a dissertation.
A Postdoctoral fellow is a candidate possessing a Ph.D. at a registered public or private higher education institution and has taken up a research program at a registered academic institute or university. Research programs involving a thesis, a book, or any related publications will have priority. Please note that the following individuals are not eligible:
a.) Those doing research in the areas of natural science, medicine, engineering or related comparative research in Taiwan.
b.) Those that are currently, residing or studying ( including internship), teaching or doing research in Taiwan.
c.) Those that have received an award within the last 5 years.
d.) Those that are currently, receiving financial benefits from a government agency or an educational institute in Taiwan.
e.) Those that are exchange students to Taiwan during the Award period.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
International applicants above the age of 18, who possess a high school diploma or above, excellent academic performance, and are of good moral character. Candidates with one of the following qualifications may not apply.
a. Overseas Chinese students or a national of the R.O.C.
b. Are currently as a registered student at a Mandarin Language Center or has been a degree seeking student at any universities or colleges in Taiwan.
c. Has already received a HES or a Taiwan scholarship, in the past.
d. Is an exchange student to Taiwan, during the scholarship period.
e. Is currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or other educational institutions.
Application form
Detail, please visit: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=1
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Ministry of Education Short Term Research Award (STRA) and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) Foreign Student Regulations
1. Purpose
To encourage international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students are not eligible) to undertake short term research or Huayu courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan); in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.
2. Award Value
1.) Short Term Research
a. A monthly research allowance of 25,000 NTD.
b. A return trip economy airfare ticket that allows recipients from any of the following countries, Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Oceania to fly directly from recipient’s home country to Taiwan and back. Expenses will be reimbursed after the recipient has arrived in Taiwan and has submitted to the research institute the original airfare ticket and all ticket stubs. The maximum allowance will be specified by the Ministry of Education and the recipients will have to cover their own extra expenses.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
A Monthly stipend of 25,000 NTD.
3. Duration
1.) Short Term Research
The short term research period will range from 2 to 6 months, beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, in compliance with the current fiscal year.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
Huayu Enrichment courses will include summer classes, along with short term classes, which may last 3, 6 or 9 months to a year respectively. With the exception of summer classes, in principle, the duration of the scholarship is from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. If recipients fail to come to Taiwan for enrollment during the above time, they will forfeit their right to retain their scholarships. Scholarship funding will become effective on the date of the recipient’s enrollment. Scholarship funding will end on the month of the expiration of the scholarship or if the scholarship is revoked .
4. Eligibility
1.) Short Term Research
a. Ph.D. candidates with ABD status (All but dissertation) or Post Doctoral fellows under 45 years of age and not of R.O.C nationality, that intend to undertake research in one of the following subject areas: Taiwanese culture, social science, culture, art and related comparative research.
b. A Ph.D. (ABD) refers to a candidate who has already completed all of the required courses and currently is in the process of writing a dissertation.
A Postdoctoral fellow is a candidate possessing a Ph.D. at a registered public or private higher education institution and has taken up a research program at a registered academic institute or university. Research programs involving a thesis, a book, or any related publications will have priority. Please note that the following individuals are not eligible:
a.) Those doing research in the areas of natural science, medicine, engineering or related comparative research in Taiwan.
b.) Those that are currently, residing or studying ( including internship), teaching or doing research in Taiwan.
c.) Those that have received an award within the last 5 years.
d.) Those that are currently, receiving financial benefits from a government agency or an educational institute in Taiwan.
e.) Those that are exchange students to Taiwan during the Award period.
2.) Huayu Enrichment Courses
International applicants above the age of 18, who possess a high school diploma or above, excellent academic performance, and are of good moral character. Candidates with one of the following qualifications may not apply.
a. Overseas Chinese students or a national of the R.O.C.
b. Are currently as a registered student at a Mandarin Language Center or has been a degree seeking student at any universities or colleges in Taiwan.
c. Has already received a HES or a Taiwan scholarship, in the past.
d. Is an exchange student to Taiwan, during the scholarship period.
e. Is currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or other educational institutions.
Application form
Detail, please visit: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=1
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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