2010 Taiwan Research Visiting Scholar Grant is open for application!

March 4th, 2010

 

 2010 Taiwan Research Visiting Scholar Grant

 

Guidelines

17 Feb 2010

 

Aim

The 2010 Taiwan Research Visiting Scholar Grant program is funded by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), aiming to promote independent or collaborative research on Taiwan-related topics by international scholars.  The preferred research topics include political science, economics, sociology, education, arts, geography, law, management, or conservation of natural environment in relation to Taiwan.

 

Placements for Australia

2 placements are available in 2010

 

Value of the Grant

  • Economy Class round-trip direct-flight airfare tickets will be ordered and provided
  • A local daily allowance of USD$200.00 will be offered (this is inclusive of the arrival and departure days)
  • The Visiting research period will be subject to the proposed research, but is to be no more than 3 weeks (21 days)

 

Responsibilities of the recipients

  • Recipients must complete the visiting trip by the end of October, 2010.
  • Recipients are subject to arrange their own schedule while in Taiwan.
  • Recipients are required to submit the Cultural Division of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia (hereinafter referred to as “Cultural Division”) an after-visit report, detailing the trip, and their newly learnt information and  findings,  within two weeks after returning from Taiwan. 
  • Recipients must retain all boarding passes and post them back to the Cultural Division within one week after returning from Taiwan.

 

Eligibility and applying procedure

  • Must be an Australian Citizen
  • Currently working in an academic institutions（universities, research organizations, and so forth）with a master’s or a doctor’s degree
  •  Has not previously received an award under this Grant program
  •  Has a good background knowledge of Taiwan

 

Required Documents

Applicants need to submit both the following documents:

  • A copy of their CV with a photo
  • A completed Application Form （see attachment）

 

Important Notice

The daily allowance will be transferred through the Cultural Division to the recipients upon receiving the proof of visiting Taiwan（the copy of recipient’s passport main and visa pages, boarding passes）.

 

The time frame for 2010 is as follows:

Schedule 

Date 
Application period 17 Feb ~ 15 Mar
Reviewed by the Cultural Division 15 Mar ~ 25 Mar
Reviewed by the Ministry of Education 1 April ~ 20 April
Results announcement Before the end of May

All applications must be posted to

Tiffany Yu-Wen Chen
Deputy Director, Cultural Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia
Ground Floor, 53 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600

Ph: (02) 6120 1020

Email: tiffanychen@cultural.teco.org.au

For further information and application form,  http://www.cultural.teco.org.au/english

Listing of Chinese Language Centers in Taiwan http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=9693&Ctnode=417&mp=1

Listing of Universities and Colleges in Taiwan http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem552&CtNode=415&mp=1

Research Resources http://english.moe.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=428&CtUnit=187&BaseDSD=7&mp=1

 

 Download 2010 Application Form

 

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Taiwan Senior High School Scholarship for International Students is open for application

February 12th, 2010

Taiwan Senior High School Scholarship for International Students Guideline

2 Feb 2010

Aim

The program is funded by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan with the aim to increase the opportunities for foreign senior school students to experience qualified middle education and to enrich cross-cultural experiences in Taiwan, as well as to facilitate domestic senior/vocational high schools to promote their internationalization through educational exchange.

Placement for Australia students

2 placements are available in 2010

Value of the scholarship

For Each recipient, the maximum payment of NTD$20,000 (approximately AUD$690) will be awarded by month, which includes:

  • Allowance: NT$6000. (approximately AUD$207)
  • Accommodation and board: NT$12,000. (approximately AUD$414)
  •  Insurance coverage and miscellaneous expenses: NT$2000. (approximately AUD$69)

“Allowance” is issued monthly to the recipients by the individual host school.

“Accommodation and Board” and “Insurance Coverage and Miscellaneous Expenses” will be collected and trans-paid by the individual host school.

Other payments, such as airplane tickets and overseas travel insurance coverage are the responsibility of the recipients (parents and guardians).

The scholarship will be calculated by the number of days recipients attend schools, if less than 1 month.

Duration of the scholarship

The duration, upon receiving the award, is six months (during fall semester from September, 2010 to February, 2011, however, if you want to leave in January before your school resumes, it is also acceptable.).

Eligibility

  • Must be an Australian Citizen
  • Must be a current senior high school student between the age of 15 to 18, with good conduct, above average academic performance, independent and willing-to-adjust attitude
  • Must provide a recommendation letter given by the school principal
  • Do not hold the Nationality of Taiwan nor immigrants from Taiwan；students who have dual nationality and have cancelled their Taiwan nationality can not apply for this program, within 8 years
  •  Students with fluent English ability and basic Mandarin ability will be given prior consideration

Required document for Application

Applicants must submit the below document

  • A completed application form (available on our website http://www.cultural.teco.org.au/2005/latest/scholarship_03_2009_senior_high_application.doc) with a photo attached on it
  • Photocopy of the passport or other nationality certificates
  • Photocopy of a complete academic transcript of lasted 2 years
  • Photocopy of a certificate proving acceptable levels of English or Mandarin proficiency
  • A recommendation letter from the school principal

Application deadline

Applicants must submit completed application to the Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia before 4 March, 2010

Application must be posted to:

Tiffany Chen

Deputy Director, Cultural Division,

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia

Address： Ground Floor, 53 Blackall Street,

Barton, Canberra, ACT 2600

Telephone： (02) 6120 -1020

Fax：(02) 6273 – 4560

※Please also send the electronic application file to Info@cultural.teco.org.au

Selection procedure and time table

The Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia will select and recommend qualified candidates for further reviewing of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan to process final selection and prospective school arrangement by 10 March, 2010. Basically, the Ministry of Education will do a final reviewing process and will officially notify the Cultural Division the results by the end of June, 2010.

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2010 GIS Taiwan Call for Participants!!!

February 5th, 2010

About  2010 GIS Taiwan

Host: National Taiwan University, GIS Host TeamDate: July 12th-16th, 2010

Location: National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Participants: 100 students will be selected through an essay competition. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students, and must not be born prior to 1976.

Topic and Subtopic:

The topic for the GIS Taiwan 2010 is:

Emergence of New Giants: Evolution or Revolution

The three subtopics are:

  1. Natural Resources: A Golden Apple for Emerging Countries?
  2. Emerging Countries at the Crossroads: Adoption of Green Technology
  3. When East Meets West: New perspectives under Asian Culture Expansion

Official Language:

English will be used during the conference as the official language.

Application Deadline:

All the Applications must be submitted via the official website. Applicants’ essays must be uploaded by March 1st, 2010 to be eligible for the competition.

Announcement of Results:

Qualified participants will be notified via e-mail in early April of 2010.

Covered Expenses:

The expenses of accommodation, meals, and the cultural tour are covered. Additionally, grants are offered to international students according to the location of their university.

Grants:

Grants for airline tickets are of three different rate levels. According to the country in which your school is located:

 

  • The first grant rate level applies to:Brunei, Cambodia, China, DPRK, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Palau, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries whose distance to Taiwan is similar to that of the above mentioned.
  • The second grant rate level applies to:Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, India, Iraq, New Zealand, Omen, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and other countries whose distance to Taiwan is similar to that of the above mentioned.
  • The third grant rate level applies to:Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Czech, Egypt, France, Gambia, Hungary, Isreal, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, Peru, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Ukraine, and other countries whose distance to Taiwan is similar to that of the above mentioned.

According to the grant rate level listed above, from the first to the third, grants for delegates of the top ten essays are $200/400/550USD per person. Grants for rest of the delegates are $150/350/500USD per person.

*For the top 10 winners, GIS Taiwan might offer free plane tickets as grants instead of cash reimbursement. Once the tickets are provided, the original cash reimbursement for the top 10 winners would be automatically cancelled. Since GIS Taiwan reserves the right to decide the form of grant to all delegates, the top 10 winners may not demand the alternative.

*If you have any questions concerning the grants, please confirm it with us via email gis-taiwan@gis-taiwan.ntu.edu.tw

*GIS Taiwan reserves the right to alter the amount of grant to those delegates whose country is not listed in the above.

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2010 Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship is now open for application!!!

January 20th, 2010

The Ministry of Education Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (TAIWAN), aims to give scholarship recipients a better command of the Mandarin language, and hence a greater understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Any Australian citizen aged 18 and above with an excellent academic record and of good moral character is eligible to apply. 

Within the annual award period from every September to the following August, recipients have 4 options for the duration of their scholarship, with these being 12 months, 9 months, 6 months and 3 months. 3-month scholarship is a very popular option for Australian university students, because they can take advantage of the summer holiday from December to the following February, to study Mandarin through the scholarship, and undertake a marvellous cultural tour in Taiwan.

A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately AU$850) is provided to each recipient. Recipients have a responsibility to pay for their international airfares, tuition fees, lodging/accommodation fees, food, health insurance and other expenses.

The time frame of 2010 selection is as below:

Schedule

Date
Application period 1 February ~ 31 March
Rreview by the Cultural Division 1 April ~ 24 April
Announcement of selection result by the Cultural Division 30 April
Applicants who pass selection apply for the admission permit, and send it to the Cultural Division 1 May ~ 30 June
Announcement of Scholarship recipients 31 July

 See all the accredited University-affiliated Mandarin Language Centers in Taiwan:  http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xitem=9693&CtNode=417&mp=1

Download 2010 Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship Application Form

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All applications must be posted to:

Ms Julie Tsai
Cultural Division -
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia
Add:Ground Floor, 53 Blackall Street Barton Canberra ACT 2600

For further information and application forms, please send an email enquiry to Ms Julie Tsai at julietsai@cultural.teco.org.au

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Short-term Intensive Mandarin Program (Study Tour) in National Sun Yat Sen University Chinese Language Center

January 18th, 2010

The National Sun Yat Sen University Chinese Language Center offers tailor made Intensive Mandarin program (IMP). These 2-to8-week classes are specially designed according to the requirements of each group of 8- 15 students. The IMP aims to increase the Chinese language proficiency and the understanding of Chinese culture. Practical extracurricular activities are included for students to experience the unique cultural characteristics of Taiwan. Classes are taught by experienced teachers. Tuition and fees are adjusted according to class time and content. Please contact the center directly for further information.

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2010 Taiwan Scholarship Program is now open for application!!!

January 18th, 2010

Taiwan Scholarship Program is funded by government agencies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) – the Ministry of Education (MOE) and National Science Council of the Executive Yuan (NSC). The Scholarship aims to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programs in Taiwan. Any Australian citizen with an excellent academic record and of good moral character is eligible to apply. 

The amount of each scholarship varies in accordance with the funding government agency’s policy:
a. MOE Scholarship:
A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately AU$850) for undergraduate( including optional 1 year LEP study), and NT$30,000 (approximately AU$1,000) for a postgraduate degree program( including optional 1 year LEP study).
b. NSC Scholarship:
A monthly stipend of NT$30, 000 (approximately AU$1,000) for a postgraduate degree program .

Recipients have a responsibility to pay for their international airfares, tuition fees, lodging/accommodation fees, food, health insurance and other expenses.

The time frame of 2010 selection is as below:

Schedule Date
Application period 01 February ~ 31 March
Reviewed by Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Australia (TECO) 1 April ~ 24 April
Announcement of selection result by TECO 30 April
Applicants who pass selection apply for the admission permit from desired university, and send it to the Cultural Division to confirm the scholarship status 1 May ~ 30 June
Announcement of Scholarship recipients 31 July

 

See all the accredited University-affiliated Mandarin Language Centers in Taiwan:  http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xitem=9693&CtNode=417&mp=1

Download 2010 Taiwan Scholarship Application Form

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All applications must be posted to:

Ms Julie Tsai
Cultural Division -
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia
Add:Ground Floor, 53 Blackall Street Barton Canberra ACT 2600

For further information and application forms, please send an email enquiry to Ms Julie Tsai at julietsai@cultural.teco.org.au

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Taiwanese Students Join Protests in Copenhagen to Urge World Leaders Take Stronger Action to Fight Climate Change

December 14th, 2009

News Origins: Taipei News
Date: Dec 14, 2009

About 30 Taiwanese university students joined thousands of protesters on the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday to demand that world leaders take stronger action to fight climate change.

Some of the Taiwanese were dressed as the endangered Formosan black bear, while others wore cardboard cutouts depicting Taipei 101 with a ring-shaped life preserver to show that Taiwan is under threat of rising sea levels.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/12/14/2003460931

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IMBA at National Chengchi University cultivates future leaders with profession and moral

December 14th, 2009

Date: Dec.03, 2009

The IMBA program at National Chengchi University(NCCU) was the forerunner of English-taught MBA programs in Taiwan and offered exchange opportunity with over 70 partner schools worldwide.  Also, half of IMBA’s students came from more than 30 different nations.  With such a diverse and varied background, local students and foreign students could have full experience by the cultural and academic interaction.

In 2006, NCCU’s College of Commerce was fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) and the Financial Times Masters in Management also ranked CNCCU as the top 47th Business Schools in both 2008 and 2009.  As the key role for promoting international education at NCCU, the IMBA program hosted the Graduate Business Conference (GBC) in 2009, which provided an opportunity for talented students and faculties to do knowledge exchanging among over 60 top-tier worldwide universities.

To get more information about IMBA’s admission information, please surf on IMBA official website: http://imba.nccu.edu.tw or refer to the brochure of admission information, which will be sold from Dec. 1, 2009.

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ISCSLP2010 Calls for Papers

December 14th, 2009
ISCSLP is the flagship conference of ISCA SIG-CSLP (International Speech Communication Association, Special Interest Group on Chinese Spoken Language Processing).ISCSLP2010 will be held during November 29 – December 3, 2010 in Tainan and Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan hosted by National Cheng Kung University.Tainan, located in south of Taiwan, is the cultural place of origin. There are a lot of historical sites and antique places. Therefore, Tainan has another name called the ancient capital. In addition to these historical sites, Tainan is a modern city with various shopping centers, department stores, and night markets. You can taste all of Taiwanese traditional food, e.g. shrimp roll, tofu pudding, coffin, oyster omelet, rice tube pudding, Taiwanese meatballs in Tainan . Don’t miss this chance to experience these toothsome snacks when you visit Tainan .

Sun Moon Lake, situated in Nantou County ’s Yuchih Township, in the center of Taiwan, and is the island’s largest lake. It is a beautiful alpine lake, divided by the tiny Lalu Island; the eastern part of the lake is round like the sun and the western side is shaped like a crescent moon, hence the name “ Sun Moon Lake ”. Its crystalline, emerald green waters reflect the hills and mountains which rise on all sides. Natural beauty is enhanced by numerous cultural and historical sites. Well-known both at home and abroad, the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area has exceptional potential for further growth and recognition as a prime tourism destination. When you come to Sun Moon Lake, slow down your hurried travels, stay, and relax for a few days. Here, the beauty of nature will make you want to keep coming back!

We invite your participation in this premier conference, where the language from ancient civilizations embraces modern computing technology. ISCSLP2010 will feature world-renowned plenary speakers, tutorials, exhibits, and a number of lecture and poster sessions on the following topics:
  • Speech Production and Perception
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Speech Analysis
  • Speech Coding
  • Speech Enhancement
  • Speech Recognition
  • Speech Synthesis
  • Language Modeling and Spoken Language Understanding
  • Spoken Dialog Systems
  • Spoken Language Translation
  • Speaker and Language Recognition
  • Computer-Assisted Language Learning
  • Indexing, Retrieval and Authoring of Speech Signals
  • Multi-Modal Interface including Spoken Language Processing
  • Spoken Language Resources and Technology Evaluation
  • Applications of Spoken Language Processing Technology
 
Official Language & Publication
The official language of ISCSLP is English.
All papers accepted will be included in IEEE Xplore and indexed by EI Compendex.
   
Paper Format
The template of ISCSLP paper format is provided as below:
  http://web.aasip.org.tw/download/paperformat.doc
   
Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished work in English.
Papers should be submitted via http://conf.ncku.edu.tw/iscslp2010/paper.htm
Each submission will be reviewed by two or more reviewers.
At least one author of each paper is required to register.
   
Important Dates
Full paper submission by July 15, 2010
Notification of acceptance by Aug. 30, 2010
Camera ready papers by Sep. 13, 2010
Registration to cover an accepted paper by Oct.13, 2010

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TECO in Australia Keenly Promotes Mandarin Language Education by Conducting the 2009 ACT Mandarin Presentation Contest

December 14th, 2009

Date: Nov. 06, 2009

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Australia is committed to continuing its support for Mandarin education in Australia through the 2009 ACT Mandarin Presentation Contest, in which 300 students took part from 10 educational institutions in the Australian Capital Territory.

The 2009 ACT Mandarin Presentation Contest was conducted in each individual school and university throughout May to September.  The 10 educational institutions that registered this year were Mawson Primary school, Canberra High School, Melrose High School, Canberra College, Lake Ginninderra College, Melba Copland Secondary School, Narrabundah College, Dickson College, the Australian National University and the University of Canberra.

The three most outstanding students from each school were honourably awarded a Certificate of Achievement at the 2009 ACT Mandarin Presentation Contest Award Ceremony, held on 6 November 2009 at the ACT Teaching and Learning Center in Stirling.  At the award ceremony, students showcased their excellent skills in Mandarin through vivid performances including chanting, singing Taiwanese pop songs, and performing traditional Chinese folk drama.

In addition to the students, teachers and school principals, the award ceremony was attended by Ms Trish Wilks, Director of Curriculum Support and Professional Learning from ACT Department of Education and Training (DET), Mr Kevin Wang, Deputy Representative of TECO in Australia, Dr Michael Kindler, Manager of DET Curriculum Support P-12, and Mr Yuri Chih, Executive Director of Cultural Division, TECO.

Director Wilks expressed her sincere appreciation to all the participating schools and TECO, and will continue to support language learning and teaching in the ACT educational community.

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