NCHU Receives Over NT$18 Million in MOE Doctoral Scholarships, Ranks Sixth Nationwide
2024-10-07
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To encourage outstanding students to pursue doctoral studies and establish a supportive framework for PhD candidates, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) have launched various doctoral scholarship programs. Starting from the 2024 academic year, the MOE's "Doctoral Scholarship Subsidy Program" provides except full-time paid PhD students in their first to third years with NT$40,000 per month—NT$20,000 from the MOE and an additional NT$20,000 jointly subsidized by universities and businesses.
On September 24, the MOE announced that 43 universities across Taiwan will receive funding for a total of 1,246 doctoral students. NCHU secured 63 scholarship slots, receiving a total subsidy of NT$18.14 million (NT$15.12 million in standard subsidies and NT$3.02 million in additional subsidies), ranking sixth nationwide.
In alignment with the MOE’s directive that schools should combine "career development" with a "selection mechanism" and link academic resources with industry to foster high-level talent, NCHU will continue to enhance practical, industry-oriented courses, promote its Industry Mentor Program, and improve incentive systems for industry-academia collaboration. These efforts will increase faculty participation in such partnerships and strengthen administrative support for regional collaborations among government, industry, and academia. The successful implementation of this program is expected to enhance PhD students’ professional skills, narrow the gap between academic learning and practical application, and improve their understanding of industry culture. Ultimately, the program will help provide advanced research and development talent to drive industry transformation and digital upgrades.
Additionally, the NSTC's three-year doctoral research scholarship annually awards 1,000 students (400 selected by the NSTC and 600 allocated by the NSTC). NCHU has planned additional support for students who choose to enroll in its PhD programs. Those who are selected for the “NSTC Selection” and pass the PhD candidacy examination during the fourth year will receive an additional NT$20,000 per month from NCHU.
With these scholarship programs from the MOE and NSTC, PhD students can expect more stable financial support, allowing them to focus fully on research and skill development, ultimately raising the overall quality of talent in Taiwan’s higher education system.
On September 24, the MOE announced that 43 universities across Taiwan will receive funding for a total of 1,246 doctoral students. NCHU secured 63 scholarship slots, receiving a total subsidy of NT$18.14 million (NT$15.12 million in standard subsidies and NT$3.02 million in additional subsidies), ranking sixth nationwide.
In alignment with the MOE’s directive that schools should combine "career development" with a "selection mechanism" and link academic resources with industry to foster high-level talent, NCHU will continue to enhance practical, industry-oriented courses, promote its Industry Mentor Program, and improve incentive systems for industry-academia collaboration. These efforts will increase faculty participation in such partnerships and strengthen administrative support for regional collaborations among government, industry, and academia. The successful implementation of this program is expected to enhance PhD students’ professional skills, narrow the gap between academic learning and practical application, and improve their understanding of industry culture. Ultimately, the program will help provide advanced research and development talent to drive industry transformation and digital upgrades.
Additionally, the NSTC's three-year doctoral research scholarship annually awards 1,000 students (400 selected by the NSTC and 600 allocated by the NSTC). NCHU has planned additional support for students who choose to enroll in its PhD programs. Those who are selected for the “NSTC Selection” and pass the PhD candidacy examination during the fourth year will receive an additional NT$20,000 per month from NCHU.
With these scholarship programs from the MOE and NSTC, PhD students can expect more stable financial support, allowing them to focus fully on research and skill development, ultimately raising the overall quality of talent in Taiwan’s higher education system.
