ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program (PhD)

ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program (PhD)
Introduction
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).
Why Study in Taiwan ?
¡E Taiwan
is among the world¡¦s most important high-tech centers, particularly
renowned for computer, communication and consumer electronic (3C)
products and technologies.
¡E 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.
¡E Taiwan is one of the most vibrant regions for technology entrepreneurship, the essential foundation for economic development.
¡E Taiwan is centrally located near major Asian markets.
¡E Taiwan offers a unique blend of traditional culture and modern convenience.
Why Join this Program?
¡E Pursue your doctoral degree at either NCTU or NTHU, two world-class science and engineering universities.
¡E Participate in the grand challenge research programs at ITRI, most prominently in interdisciplinary areas.
¡E Work and learn with some of the most outstanding researchers in the world.
¡E Connect with the top-notch high-tech companies and R&D institutes in Taiwan for employment opportunities.
What does this Program Offer?
¡E Monthly scholarship of NT$30,000(~US$900).
¡E Full tuition fees during the Ph.D. studies.
¡E Additional research stipend when participating in dissertation research projects at ITRI.
¡E 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
¡E Information and Communication Technologies
¡E Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
¡E Optoelectronics and Photonics.
Exemplar Faculty
¡E Dr. Jyuo-Min Shyu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Dean, College of EE and CS, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), IEEE fellow
¡E Dr. Jason Yi-Bing Lin,
Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Information
Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), IEEE fellow
¡E Dr. Cheng-Wen Wu, General Director, SoC Technology Center (STC), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), IEEE fellow
¡E Dr. Bao-Shuh Paul Lin, General Director, Information and Communications Research Laboratories (ICL), ITRI, IEEE
fellow
¡E Dr. Yi-Jan Chan, General Director, Electronics and Optoelectronics Research Laboratories (EOL), ITRI
¡E Dr. Ching-Tarng Hsieh, Senior Engineer, ICL, ITRI
¡E Dr. Gin-Kou Ma, Deputy General Director, STC, ITRI
R&D Project Examples
¡E Wireless Sensor Networks
¡E Digital Mobile Life
¡E All-IP Networking System & Services
¡E Broadband Wireless Communications
¡E Mobile Broadband WiMAX on High-Speed Rail
Eligibility for Application
¡E Proof of foreign citizenship
¡E Proof of a Master¡¦s degree or equivalent
¡E Graduate GPA of at least 3.4 or equivalent academic performance
¡E TOEFL (if applicable) score of 550 or above for paper -based test (213 for computer-based test).
¡E For
the GRE comprised of Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections, a
total score of 1650 or above is required. For the new GRE version
comprised of Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical. Writing sections, a
minimum of 400 is required on Verbal, 650 on Quantitative, and 3.5 on
Analytical Writing.
Application Procedure
¡E Application submissions should be made to the Program Office.
¡E Required Documents (please send originals by post unless otherwise indicated):
--Application Form (Click here to download)
--Current CV / Resume (may be sent by e-mail)
--Letter of Application (Statement of Purpose) (may be sent by e-mail)
--Academic Transcript (Graduate degree)
--TOEFL and GRE test scores (Direct from testing service)
--At least two recommendation letters from professors.
--Applicants with working experience should provide one additional recommendation letter from a supervisor at work.
--Any other supportive materials for demonstrating academic excellence (published papers, technical reports, etc.)
--Other documents as required by partner universities that you apply for.
¡E Before
applying, please visit the NTHU and/or NCTU websites and then indicate
in your Letter of Application which university (NTHU, NCTU or both),
which specific departments, and if possible which Professors or
research projects are of interest to you.
¡E For more information about application, contact the Program Office (below).
¡E Application deadline: March 31, 2009.
¡E Notice of acceptance will be issued no later than June 30, 2009.
Highlights of Hsinchu High-Tech Hub
Hsinchu Science Park
¡E 416 high tech companies.
¡E US$35.8 billions of turnover (2007).
¡E Over 1,500 PhD's.
Industrial Technology Research Institute
¡E Where
Taiwan¡¦s high tech industries originated, such as IC, TFT-LCD,
Optoelectronics, Laptop, Desktop and Broadband Communication.
¡E 5,864 employees, 1,082 with Ph D degree (18.5%), 3,251 with Master degree (55.4%).
¡E 2,263 patents applied, 908 patents awarded, 653 technologies transferred, over 25,000 firms serviced in 2007.
¡E More than 70 CEO/funders of public trading companies including tsmc, UMC and MediaTek are ITRI alumni.
National Tsing Hua University
¡E 3 alumni as Nobel laureates.
¡E 2008 THES Ranking: one of the Top 50 in Asia-Pacific region.
¡E THES Citations/Faculty Ranking: #2 among all universities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
National Chiao Tung University
¡E 2008 ARWU Ranking: # 51 in ENG Field
¡E World Top-100 Universities
¡E ESI publications in computer science: # 21
For more information
¡E http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/
¡E http://www.nthu.edu.tw/english/ind ex.php
¡E http://www.nctu.edu.tw/english/ind ex.php
The
scholarship of this program is mainly sponsored by Department of
Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan.
Contact Information
Program Office (ITRI)
¡E Mr. Daniel King
Tel: +886 3 591 7886
¡E Ms. Hsiu-mei Chien
Tel: +886 3 591 2994
¡E Email : itriphd AT itri DOT org DOT tw
¡E Address:
ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program
Chung Hsing Road Section 4, No. 195
Building 51, Room 315
Chu-tung, Hsinchu, Taiwan 310
¡E Fax: +886 3 5910015

Source: http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/Careers/Scholarship.asp?RootNodeId=060&NodeId=0606

ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program - Master's Degree option
Introduction
This program is similar to the PhD program except that the scholarship provided is for Bachelor's Degree holders
to study for a Master¡¦s Degree (MS). Scholarship is provided for 2
years of study in a Master¡¦s program at National Chiao Tung University
or National Tsing Hua University, in exchange for a work commitment to
ITRI following graduation of 2 years.
What does this Program Offer?
¡E Scholarship NT$360,000 per year.
¡E Additional research stipend when participating in dissertation research projects at ITRI
¡E Employment commitment to ITRI for 2 years after graduation
The
scholarship offer to eligible students up to 2 years (MS degree) is
contingent on annual review of academic performance. Scholarship
holders failing to meet academic standards as required by partner
universities may lose eligibility for this scholarship. Students must
not apply for other scholarships for overseas students provided by
their school or other institute.
Training Program at ITRI
¡E Individual Research Advisor appointed by ITRI to assist and guide the coursework and thesis.
¡E Internship opportunity at ITRI for project executing and acquiring practical experience.
Eligibility for Scholarship
¡E Applicants
must have excellent academic performance and moral character, and may
not hold Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality nor be classed as
overseas Chinese students.
¡E Engineering, Technology Management, or related majors, Bechelor or Master degree.
¡E Academic record and English ability must meet standards for university applied to.
Application Procedure
¡E Interested candidates should apply directly to the University of their preference, National Tsing Hua U. or National Chiao Tung U.
¡E University will take responsibility for student's application, evaluation and related matters.
¡E In your application letter, please specify your interest in the ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program.
Industrial Technology Research Institute
¡E ITRI
major research area: Information and Communications, Material,
Chemical, and Nanotechnologies, Electronics and Optoelectronics,
Advanced Manufacturing and Systems, Biomedical Technologies and Energy
and Environment
¡E Where
Taiwan¡¦s high tech industries originated, such as IC, TFT-LCD,
Optoelectronics, Laptop, Desktop and Broadband Communication
¡E 5,864 employees, 1,082 with Ph D degree (18.5%), 3,251 with Master degree (55.4%)
¡E 2,263 patents applied, 908 patents awarded, 653 technologies transferred, over 25,000 firms serviced in 2007
¡E More than 70 CEO/funders of public trading companies including tsmc, UMC and MediaTek are ITRI alumni
National Tsing Hua University
¡E 3 alumni as Nobel laureates
¡E 2008 THES Ranking: one of the Top 50 in Asia-Pacific region
¡E THES Citations/Faculty Ranking: #2 among all universities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
National Chiao Tung University
¡E 2008 ARWU Ranking: # 51 in ENG Field
¡E World Top-100 Universities
¡E ESI publications in computer science: # 21
Highlights of Hsinchu Area
Globally Well-known High Tech Hub Hsinchu Science Park
¡E 416 high tech companies
¡E US$35.8 billions of yields
¡E Over 1,500 PhD¡¦s (2008)
¡E Referred to as the Silicon Valley of Asia
Contact Information
Program Office (ITRI)
¡E Mr. Daniel King, Ms. Camille Chang
¡E Rm.315, Building 51, No. 195, Section 4, Chung Hsing Road, Chu-tung, Hsinchu, Taiwan
¡E Tel : +886 3 591 7886 or +886 3 591 5516
¡E Fax : +886 3 591 0015
¡E Email : talent@itri.org.tw
Source: http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/Careers/Scholarship-detail.asp?RootNodeId=060&NodeId=0606&ArticleNBR=1774
Yusuf Wibisono
Taiwan - Republic of China