Faculty

NCHU Library

To support our faculty and students in teaching, research, and learning, the NCHU Library website offers a wide range of services, including resource inquiries, reader service, and the latest news. The Library currently has more than 2 million top-quality books, journals, and electronic/digital resources available for quick access by faculty members and students.

NCHU Press – Regulations and Application Guide

Founded in 2012, the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) Press publishes works by NCHU faculty and students. By specializing in publishing academic monographs and scholarly journals, the NCHU Press promotes the production of scholarly works and strengthens the reputation of NCHU as a research university.

University-funded subsidies—NCHU Teaching and Research Subsidies for New Faculty Members

Only new faculty members working at the University are eligible to apply.n

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  • “New faculty members” refers to full-time faculty members hired by the University within the past year. With justifiable cause, those who are unable to apply within their first year at the University may do so in their second year.

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  • Please submit your application to the NCHU Academic Research and Development Service Portal together with the following application documents:

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  1. A short proposal (max. 10 pages; must include the project title, abstract, background, specific objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget)

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  2. A personal information sheet (in the NSTC-stipulated format)

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  3. An itemized, approved budget issued by the external sponsoring organization(s) or proof of college/department subsidies

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  4. A quote for any equipment requiring subsidization

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  • Application deadline: By the first day of March, June, and September each year

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  • In principle, each award recipient is entitled to up to NT$300,000 in subsidies, with the exception of researchers with outstanding performance.

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  • Subsidy depletion deadline: Capital accounts are available from March 1 to October 31, while current accounts are available from March 1 to December 25.

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University-funded subsidies—NCHU Subsidies for Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Researchers Attending International Scholarly Conferences

Eligibility:n

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  1. Faculty members (including researchers) working at the University

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  2. Postdoctoral researchers

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  • Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

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  1. An application form

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  2. Proof of paper acceptance

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  3. Abstract of the accepted paper

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  • Applicants must submit their application by the deadline closest to (prior to) their departure (by the first day of either March, June, September, or December each year).

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  • Only keynote speakers, invited speakers, or those performing other important tasks or presenting a paper at a conference are eligible to apply. In principle, eligible papers must be published under the auspices of NCHU and be primarily about research activities conducted at the University.

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  • The subsidy covers flights and conference registration and is limited to the following amounts: NT$45,000 for conferences in Europe, Africa, or the Americas; NT$30,000 in Oceania, and NT$20,000 in Asia.

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  • Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year.

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  • Attendees of gender studies conferences and those serving in crucial roles at a conference may be granted an exemption from the preceding limitation. However, only airfare will be subsidized from the second conference onwards.

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  • Please first write off any remaining balance of a project’s international travel expense account or apply for external funding before applying with the University.

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  • Conferences held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or mainland China by non-international organizations are ineligible.

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Faculty and staff dormitories

Faculty and staff members must submit the following documents to apply for employee dormitories:n

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  1. A completed application form

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  2. A merit points tabulation form

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  3. A household registration transcript issued within three months (must be located beyond a 25 km radius of the University)

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  4. A certificate of appointment, letter of assignment, or other proof of approval

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NCHU Guest House

The NCHU Guest House is available on request for visiting lecturers, researchers, speakers, scholars attending conferences, visiting experts, and administrative personnel. The following application documents are required:n

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  1. An application form

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  2. The invitation sent to the scholar and the supporting official approval document

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School Cafeteria

The school cafeteria is operated by a contractor that offers a variety of dining options, including an à la carte buffet, themed restaurants, a fast food place, and a convenience store. The cafeteria is a great place to hang out with other faculty members, students, and people from neighboring communities.

Visitors—NCHU Short-Term Visiting Scholar’s ID Card

Visiting scholars and researchers from foreign sister (or partner) universities who plan to stay at NCHU for 7 days or longer may, with the guarantee of a full-time faculty (or staff) member of the University, apply for a short-term visiting scholar’s ID card, which is good for the following facilities while valid: library access, wireless internet access, and gym access.

International collaborations—Partner Universities

Pursuant to the University’s Principles for Signing Collaborative Agreements with Higher Education and Research Institutions, any entity with which NCHU signs an agreement must be carefully selected. Such entities must be of a similar scale as the University, be conducive to the academic development and improvement of the University, and be willing to collaborate with the University in a mutually beneficial manner. Contract terms, regardless of scope, items, or level of collaboration, must undergo an internal review process before an agreement may be signed. Please visit the Office of International Affairs website for the contract formats and contact the Office for consultation on any potential collaboration opportunities.

International collaborations—Receiving international guests

To facilitate international academic exchanges, the University provides the following resources for visiting international guests: Short-term visiting ID (Office of International Affairs), University promotional videos/materials (Secretariat Office), contracted hotels (General Affairs Office-approved contractors), NCHU-branded souvenirs (Caves Books), etc. Please contact the Office of International Affairs’ Division of Academic Exchange for guests invited by a university-level unit.