Talent Recruitment

Distinguished Talent Chair Professorship

NCKU Regulations Governing the Establishment of the Recruiting Outstanding Talent

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   For the purpose of cultivating outstanding talent, encouraging top-level research, advancing academic and industrial technologies, and enhancing the academic, industry-university cooperation capacity and international influence of National Cheng Kung University (hereinafter referred to as the “University”), the University has instituted the “NCKU Establishment of Recruiting Outstanding Talent” (hereinafter referred to as the “Establishment”) and formulated these regulations to support the development of university affairs.

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   The Establishment requires candidates to satisfy one of the subsequent criteria. Eligible talent may begin claiming rewards upon being selected and recruited as a full-time professor at the University:

   • (1) Outstanding academic research achievements.
   • (2) Industry-university cooperation capacity and contributions.
   • (3) International reputation and influence.
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   Reward amount: The annual reward amount is restricted to a maximum of NT$2,000,000 per person with payments distributed monthly. The number of recipients, price amount, and the reward duration may be adjusted based on the actual funding status.

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   The University has instituted the “Review Committee of NCKU Establishment of Recruiting Outstanding Talent” (hereinafter referred to as the “Review Committee”) to conduct selection of the Establishment. The Review Committee shall comprise 5-7 members, with the President or an appointed Vice President serving as the convener. The remaining seats shall be recommended by the convener and filled by scholars and experts inside or outside NCKU, and submitted to the President for appointment.