1. Project Categories
To encourage bilateral exchanges between the international cooperation alliance in national key areas and the faculty and students of the Kyushu Okinawa Open University Alliance, this call for applications is divided into the following three categories:
• Research: Joint Research for Faculties
• Talent Cultivation: PBL Workshop (at least three days) for Undergraduate Students
• Talent Exchange: Lab Exchange for Graduated Students
2. Priority Cooperation Areas (multiple selections allowed):
• Semiconductor Devices
• Semiconductor Materials
• Semiconductor Packaging and Testing
• Semiconductor Manufacture Equipment and Facility
• Semiconductor IC Design
3. Eligibility:
• Each application must include at least two UAAT alliance member schools and one KOOU alliance member school. The principal investigator must be a full-time faculty member of the affiliated school/unit during the project period.
• For the list of UAAT alliance member schools and KOOU alliance member schools, please refer to Attachment 1.
4. Project Funding:
• Each approved project can receive a maximum subsidy of approximately 62,000 USD (about 2,000,000 TWD) in principle.
• The number and amount of approved projects will be determined after considering the review results and the overall budget.
5. Application and Implementation Period:
• Application period: From July 15th of the 113th year to August 15th.
• Implementation period: From December 1st of the 113th year to November 30th of the 114th year.
6. Project Requirements:
• The principal investigator should explain the potential of the project to develop into a larger-scale project, including prospects, blueprints, and expected benefits.
• Applications with corporate partners (such as corporate matching funds, research R&D cooperation, etc.) and clear plans will be given priority consideration.
7. How to Apply:
• Please read the project application form (Attachment 2) and the subproject application instructions (Attachment 3/Japanese or English version to be supplemented) and upload the joint project proposal to the online application form.
8. Contact Information:
• Contact: Doris Chang, Office of the secretariat, National Taipei University of Technology