Faculty

Income Inquiries

1. Through the Cashier Division system: Log in with your staff ID number and password. The default password is your national ID or unified identification number.nn2. Through the payment inquiry system: Individuals may log in with their national ID and password. The default password is their national ID number, and first-time users are required to change their password before they can access the system.

Directions (How to Get to NCHU)

At any of Taiwan’s four major international airports, follow the signs in the arrival hall to find bus services or free shuttles that will transport you to the nearest high-speed rail station. Make sure the destination of the ticket you purchase is Taichung City. Once you arrive in Taichung, a convenient network of public and private transportation options, including passenger rails, buses, shared bikes, and taxis, is available. For real-time bus tracking, visit the Taichung City Transportation Bureau’s bilingual website or download the app.

International Collaboration Resources:Overseas Travel

Pursuant to Office of Accounting rules, to request reimbursement for overseas travel expenditures, applicants must provide a tentative budget and request a leave of absence in advance. They must retain all boarding passes and receipts for reimbursement, and must complete an overseas travel report when they return to Taiwan.

Dining Options Near NCHU

In addition to on-campus dining options, there is a wide variety of great dining establishments near NCHU for students on a tight budget. Some of your fellow students created this “food map,” and it’s a great way to get started with your hunt for cheap but delicious dining experiences.

Information for Muslims

The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.

Academic Ethics

1. Target:nn1) Full-time faculty members and research fellows must complete six hours of academic ethics training during their term of employment. Newly appointed personnel must complete training within one year of reporting for duty.nn2) Part-time faculty members and full- and part-time research fellows must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment.nn3) Personnel not described above who are part of an NCHU research project must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment or the commencement of the project.nn2. Recognized academic ethics training courses:nn1) Courses offered by the Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Educationnn2) Academic research ethics courses offered by the Universitynn3) Academic research ethics courses offered by regional learning resource centersnn4) Epigeum–Research Integrity and CITI Program coursesnn5) Other academic research ethics courses approved by the UniversitynnFor items 2) to 5) above, a certificate of completion issued by the organizing institution is required.

NCHU-Funded Grants:Book and Instrument Grant

1. In principle, each full-time faculty member of the University may receive the grant up to three times in their first 10 years of employment.nn2. This grant is intended only for the procurement of instruments, books, and electronic resources. faculty member must first attempt to secure funding from external sources (such as the Ministry of Education, National Science and Technology Council, Council of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs) before they apply for this grant.nn3. In principle, faculty member that have requested full funding from external agencies but are subsequently granted only partial funding will be given priority. The grant amount may not exceed NT$500,000 or the amount of funding provided by the external agency, whichever is smaller.

NCHU-Funded Grants:Academic Development Grant

1. Pursuant to the NCHU Directives for the Management of Revenues and Expenditures from Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects, the purpose of this grant is to enhance the quality of research and the University’s general development.nn2. The following units and individuals are eligible for the grant:nn1) NCHU units organizing an international or national scholarly conferencenn2) Organizers of scholarly activities that are attended by NCHU faculty members and students and/or individuals not affiliated with the Universitynn3) International experts/scholars who are engaged in academic research at the Universitynn4) NCHU faculty members whose papers are accepted by a scholarly journalnn5) NCHU faculty members and students who are going abroad to present research findings, give lectures, or participate in academic exchangesnn6) Organizers of training workshops for faculty members and students from NCHU and foreign academic institutions

NCHU-Funded Grants:Outstanding Academic Performance Grant

1. Eligibility: NCHU faculty members who have had their writings (including papers in SCIE-/SSCI-/A&HCI-indexed journals and academic books and book chapters) officially published or cited in the previous calendar year are eligible to apply.nn2. Application deadline: Around March each year; exact dates to be announced by the Office of Research and Development.nn3. Application method: Please fill out the online application form on the NCHU R&D Portal, print out the application form, have it signed by your supervisor, and submit it to the Academic Development Division, Office of Research and Development.nn4. Results will be announced following a review process in June.