Problem to be solved
Taiwan is facing a sharp decline in the number of doctoral students. Many doctoral students face financial pressure from their families. They often have to study while working to maintain their living needs and take care of their family expenses, making them difficult to devote themselves to academic research and technological innovation.
Project invested
Since 2010, the Novatek Foundation has invested more than NT$61.68 million in sponsorships over 14 years to cultivate 253 outstanding talents with PhD and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. Novatek Scholarship winners have no obligation to hold posts or sign contracts. Over the years, the winners have engaged in the industry to serve as a new force in IC design and R&D, or devoted themselves to teaching and cultivating talents. In addition to the Novatek Scholarship, which is provided directly to outstanding students by the Foundation, the Company also has a long history of providing scholarships and academic research-related funds to various universities in a concerted effort to improve the higher education resources and energy in Taiwan.
Since 2010, the Novatek Foundation has established the Novatek Scholarship to continuously reward outstanding PhD and master’s students for their dedication to academic research and technological innovation, working jointly to contribute to the development of science education in Taiwan.
Starting from 2022, PhD students can receive a monthly stipend of NT$ 50,000 (NT$ 600,000 per year) for a maximum of 60 consecutive months (5 years) of sponsorship.
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| NT$600K Starting from 2022, PhD students can receive a monthly stipend of NT$ 50,000 (NT$ 600,000 per year) of sponsorship. |
5 years PhD students can receive for a maximum of 60 consecutive months (5 years) of sponsorship. |
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Beneficiary feedback
I am currently a third-year doctoral student and have been receiving consecutive scholarships from Novatek. I am extremely grateful for the generous scholarship support provided by Novatek Foundation during my doctoral studies. This scholarship has allowed me to focus on academic research and technological innovation without worrying about financial issues. During my doctoral research, I not only received financial support through the scholarship but also had the opportunity to exchange ideas with senior engineers from Novatek. This collaboration was greatly beneficial in demonstrating the difference between academic and industrial perspectives, and it provided an opportunity to learn from the experience of my senior peers. Additionally, I was able to engage in discussion with other outstanding doctoral students, which was truly a rare learning opportunity. I am very thankful to Novatek for providing such an excellent environment and conditions for the cultivation of doctoral students. In the context of global sustainable development, my research goal is to drive integrated circuit (IC) products in the most energy-efficient and minimal energy consumption manner. I have presented multiple papers at top IC design academic conferences and published in journals, contributing significantly to the field of IC design. In the future, I will continue my research on energy control-related topics. Once again, I express my gratitude for Novatek's support and nurturing. I hope to make meaningful contributions to human society and have a significant impact in the future.
Beneficiary feedback
I am the recipient of the 2014 Novatek Foundation Doctoral Program Scholarship. Thank you very much for Novatek's willingness to invest resources in the cultivation of doctoral students. Being able to receive this award is not only a financial support, but more importantly, an honor and recognition of our research. Today, the number of Ph.D students in Taiwan is decreasing, but we still need PhD talents. We hope that Novatek will continue to promote scholarships for PhD programs, providing students with more opportunities and learning resources. I believe that the cultivated talents for sure will make a great contribution to Taiwan's industries in the future. Once again, I would like to thank Novatek Foundation for supporting me in the past. Thank you very much.
