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Sabtu, 02 November 2019 12:43:00

Over 100 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships Available in Taiwan's Preeminent Academic Institution - Academia Sinica

TAIPEI, TAIWAN -  1 November 2019 - Looking for an exceptional PhD program to accelerate your academic career? Academia Sinica, the preeminent research institution in Taiwan, announces that its Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP@AS) 2020 fall semester is now open to applications around the world from now on to February 1st 2020.

TIGP@AS provides 12 interdisciplinary and funded programs ranging from physical sciences, life sciences to social sciences and the humanities.
 
In order to continuously attract the top academic talents, TIGP@AS provides superior scientific training coupled with cutting-edge facilities and leading technologies to ensure its PhD candidates are well supported both academically and socially. All PhD programs are conducted in English so that candidates can be fully engaged in the learning and discovery process. Further, the program works very closely with Taiwan's leading universities to make certain candidates have access to the best minds in their chosen field.
 
More importantly, once admitted, TIGP@AS offers students a monthly stipend of NTD $34,000 (about USD $1,100) for the first year. For students who perform well, this stipend will be extended in the 2nd and the 3rd year. In subsequent years, financial support will come from the thesis advisor. Additionally, every year, TIGP@AS also holds Travel Grant Award for encouraging students to join competitive global symposiums as well as several Distinguished Lectures inviting academic and entrepreneurial masters including Nobel Laureates.

To facilitate first-year students' quicker adaptation to local environments, TIGP@AS provides them with free Mandarin language courses at the entry level, and a convenient and affordable fully-furnished dormitory. Furthermore, through Academia Sinica's substantial connections with first-rate institutions around the world, TIGP@AS is able to make arrangements for students to visit and conduct research in renowned laboratories. (*).