Faculty Appeals
Faculty members may file an appeal against administrative measures which they believe to be illegal or damaging to their rights, or if they believe the University has failed to act on a lawful request in violation of their rights.
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National Health Insurance Application
Employees who wish to apply for NHI coverage for themselves or their dependents may visit the NHI and Labor Insurance Application and Change System (link available on the Personnel Department website) and provide their or their dependents’ personal information and the starting date of the coverage.
Health Examination Subsidy
Quota-based faculty members, civil servants, technicians, and custodians over the age of 40 are eligible for the health examination subsidy every other year.
Faculty Evaluations
Each top-level unit will receive requests via official letter to conduct evaluations of its faculty members and report the evaluation results to the Personnel Department and the University.
Taichung’s Geography and Climate
Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.
Labor Insurance
To file a labor insurance claim, download and fill out the appropriate form on the Bureau of Labor Insurance website and submit it to the Personnel Department, which will review the form and attach a seal of approval.
Safety (Smoking/Drinking Laws and Scams)
The minimum legal age for drinking and smoking is 20 in Taiwan, and driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited by law. Furthermore, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout NCHU.Many international students have fallen victim to scam calls, which are prevalent in Taiwan. As a reminder, do not provide any personal information such as your bank account number, online banking login credentials, date of birth, and even the romanized spelling of your name, as such information can be used to gain control of your bank account. When you receive a call from an unknown caller who claims to be a government, telecom, or bank employee, do not answer any questions or listen to their orders. Your best course of action is to hang up immediately, or ask for their number and report it to the 165 Antifraud Hotline (reachable by cellphones) to see if it is indeed a scam call.
International Collaboration Resources:Overseas Recruitment
NCHU offers a wide range of programs for international students. Whether you are seeking a degree, joint degree, or just an exchange experience, we’ve got you covered. Just note that the application procedures and tuition will vary depending on students’ status. If you do not qualify for a tuition waiver, we provide many scholarships to support your learning journey here at NCHU. For more information, please visit the NCHU Office of International Affairs website.
Experience-Sharing from Former International Students
The University has a collection of articles and videos shared by international students who previously studied at NCHU, through which you can learn about life on campus through the perspective of a fellow student. Some articles and videos are in English while others are in students’ native tongues. Contact us if you are interested in reading/watching these articles/videos.
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.