Field Requirement Required Document
Science and technology (Ministry of Science and Technology)
The applicant has held, or currently holds, a position with a most recent
monthly salary of over NT$160,000 in Taiwan or another country.
Copy of documents verifying salary or income tax payment relating to employment at a technology
company, public or private university in Taiwan or abroad, or academic research institution in Taiwan or abroad.
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1. Research institute refers to any institute with research as its core mission.
2.If an applicant’s most recent
monthly salary is over NT$160,000 the proof of employer, the salary withholding certificate or tax certificate issued by the foreign government specifying the monthly salary or average monthly salary of
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three years from the month of application or a copy of the
employment contract specifying the aforesaid monthly salary shall be attached.
Those with unique talents or outstanding R&D ability or innovative performance in such
cutting-edge technological fields as software
applications, software technology,
nanotechnology, optoelectronics, information and communication, communication
transmission technology, automation system
integration technology, material application
technology, high precision sensing technology,
biological technology, resources development or energy saving, frontier scientific research, and
1. Copy of domestic or foreign
certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, verification of
domestic or foreign work
experience in a relevant field for three years or more or documents verifying academic research during the most recent three years.
2. Copy of documents verifying domestic or foreign work experience in a relevant field, technology (such as a domestic or foreign patent certificate),
technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards.
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1. Skills:
(1) Applicants with a background in the field of neutron physics must meet at least one of the
following requirements: A.
Ph.D. degree in physics,
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military strategies. engineering with at least two years of neutron research experience; participation in neutron scattering or diffraction research, or the
Taiwan-Australian neutron instrument (SIKA) project; B. Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, with good knowledge of condensed matter physics and inelastic neutron scattering; publication of papers on inelastic neutron scattering or neutron triple axis spectrometry; research
employing the ANSTO inelastic spectrometer.
(2) Other fields: Evidence verifying at least three years of
professional working experience in a relevant field.
2. Evidence of academic research output must be provided in the form of scholarly works published in Taiwan or abroad, such as the following:
(1) Journal articles: Author or co-author of a journal article published in a peer-reviewed
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must be accompanied with the copy of proof of acceptance by a publisher.
(2) Conference papers: Author or co-author of a paper issued at a conference or accepted by a conference organizer for
issuance. Must be accompanied with the copy of proof of
acceptance.
(3) Books or book chapters: Author or co-author of a book or book chapter that is original or possessing important scholarly value and has been published by a domestic or foreign publisher possessing a review system (including in-depth
interpretations of classic works;
does not include textbooks, cultural works, translated works, or published collections of
papers) In the case of works that have been accepted but not yet published. Please attach copies of relevant verifying documents.
(4) Other specialized works: Other specialized works possessing
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programs or creative tools that are widely cited.
Those with unique talents, outstanding R&D ability or innovation
performances in forward-looking technologies such as AI, IoT, AU,
blockchain, VR, robots, and additive
manufacturing.
1. Copy of domestic or foreign
certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, verification of
domestic or foreign work
experience in a relevant field for three years or more or documents verifying academic research during the most recent three years.
2. Copy of documents verifying domestic or foreign work experience in a relevant field, technology (such as a domestic or foreign patent certificate),
technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards.
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1. Skills:
(1) Applicants with a background in the field of neutron physics must meet at least one of the
following requirements: A.
Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or nuclear
engineering with at least three years of neutron research
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neutron scattering or diffraction research, or the
Taiwan-Australian neutron instrument (SIKA) project; B. Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, with good knowledge of condensed matter physics and inelastic neutron scattering; publication of papers on inelastic neutron scattering or neutron triple axis spectrometry; research
employing the ANSTO inelastic spectrometer.
(2) Other fields: Evidence verifying at least three years of
professional working experience in a relevant field.
2. Evidence of academic research output must be provided in the form of scholarly works published in Taiwan or abroad, such as the following:
(1) Journal articles: Author or co-author of a journal article published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Manuscripts must be accompanied with the copy of proof of acceptance by
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(2) Conference papers: Author or co-author of a paper issued at a conference or accepted by a conference organizer for
issuance. Must be accompanied with the copy of proof of
acceptance.
(3) Books or book chapters: Author or co-author of a book or book chapter that is original or possessing important scholarly value and has been published by a domestic or foreign publisher possessing a review systems (includes in-depth interpretations of classic works; does not
include textbooks, cultural works, translated works, or published collections of papers) In the case of works that have been accepted but not yet been published. Please attach copies of relevant verifying documents.
(4) Other specialized works: Other specialized works possessing academic value, or software
programs or creative tools that are widely cited.
46 Prize recipients, Wolf Prize recipients, Fields Medal recipients, or recipients of other
internationally-recognized awards at an equivalent level.
Nobel Prize, Tang Prize, Wolf Prize, Fields Medals or other
internationally-recognized awards.
Academician at a national academy of sciences or scholar at an equivalent national level.
Copy of academician certificate of national academies of science in various fields located either domestically or overseas
(academician is a nation’s highest title in various fields of science and
technology and is a lifelong honor) or certificate of national academician or equivalent.
The applicant has
currently or has previously been a university chair professor, professor, associate professor, or research institution researcher or associate researcher, has made important academic contributions or written important professional
1. Copy of domestic or foreign
certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, verification of
domestic or foreign work
experience in a relevant field for three years or more or documents verifying academic research during the most recent three years in public or private universities and research institutions (with research as their core mission) located in
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2. Copy of documents verifying domestic or foreign work experience in a relevant field, technology (such as a domestic or foreign patent certificate),
technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards in public or private universities and research institutions (with research as their core mission) located in Taiwan or abroad.
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Evidence of academic research output must be provided in the form of
scholarly works published in Taiwan or abroad, such as the following:
(1) Journal articles: Author or co-author of a journal article published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a copy of proof of acceptance by the
publisher.
(2) Conference papers: Author or co-author of a paper issued at a conference or accepted by a
conference organizer for issuance.
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copy of proof of acceptance.
(3) Books or book chapters: Author or co-author of a book or book
chapter that is original or possessing important scholarly value and has been published by a domestic or foreign publisher possessing a review system (includes in-depth interpretations of classic works; does not include textbooks, cultural works,
translated works, or published collections of papers) In the case of works that have been accepted but not yet been published. Please attach copies of relevant verifying documents.
(4) Other specialized works: Other specialized works possessing academic value, or software
programs or creative tools that are widely cited.
Those who have received a Ph.D. degree and have continued to practice in their professional field, or who perform research at research institutions, or
1. Being qualified as professional and technical personnel under the Professionals and Technologists Examinations Act; domestic or foreign certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree,
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management at institutions of science and technology for more than four years.
work experience in a relevant field for four years or more or
documents verifying academic research during the most recent four years.
2. Being qualified as professional and technical personnel under the Professionals and Technologists Examinations Act; domestic or foreign certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, documents verifying at least four years of domestic or foreign work experience in a relevant field (such as letter of employment),
technology (such as domestic or foreign patent certificates), technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards.
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1. Professional and technical personnel shall refer to persons with specialized skills or
knowledge gained through modern education or training, who are engaged in occupations that closely affect public interest or the people's
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property or other rights, and are required by law to pass relevant examinations to obtain qualifying certification.
2. Institutions of science and
technology include: (1) public or private colleges/university and public research institutions; (2) administrative academic
institutions and nonprofit foundation academic research institutions; and (3) government agencies or organizations with technology research and
development or management divisions.
Those who have special expertise or perform science and technology research and development or management work at institutions of science and technology, and whose distinctive abilities are very uncommon both in Taiwan and abroad.
1. Copy of domestic or foreign
certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, verification of
domestic or foreign work
experience in a relevant field for 3 years or more or documents
verifying academic research during the most recent three years.
2. Copy of documents verifying domestic or foreign work experience in a relevant field, technology (such as a domestic or
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technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards.
Holders of a Ph.D. degree who possess special
expertise that is lacking in Taiwan.
Copy of domestic or foreign
certificate verifying possession of a Ph.D. degree, documents verifying domestic or foreign work experience in a field of science or technology (such as letter of employment), technology (such as domestic or foreign patent certificates), technology licensing (such as technology licensing contract) or receipt of awards.
Economy (Ministry of Economic Affairs)
Previously or currently holding a position in a foreign state or in the ROC with a most recent
monthly salary of at least NT$160,000.
Copy of salary or income tax payment certificate.
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If an applicant has a most recent monthly salary of over NT$160,000, the proof of employer, the salary withholding certificate or tax certificate issued by the foreign government specifying the monthly salary or average monthly salary of over NT$160,000 within the first three years from the month of application or a copy of the
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aforesaid monthly salary shall be attached.
Those who have held position of operations, technical or marketing executives at an R&D center, operations headquarters or
transnational corporation established in Taiwan.
1. Copy of approval letter issued by operations headquarters or R&D center or certificate issued by the transnational corporation.
2. Copy of certificate of employment as operations, technical or
marketing executives.
Those with professional technical capabilities related to key industry products, components or service models, have obtained a doctoral degree or above in related fields at a domestic or foreign university, and have either received an international
invention/innovation award or have more than four years of work
experience in related fields.
1. Copy of certificate of patent or patent application or research reports published publicly (such as seminars and forums) or in
journals.
2. Copy of doctoral certificate issued by related departments of
universities at home or abroad.
3. Copy of certificate of international invention/innovation award or proof of more than four years of work experience in related fields.
Those who have held a Copy of proof of more than eight
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communication, electronic circuit design,
biotechnology/medical materials, precision
machinery, transportation, systems integration,
consultancy, or green energy company in the manufacturing sector or related technology
services sectors, and have more than eight years of work experience in related fields.
specialized or interdisciplinary positions at a semiconductors, optoelectronics, information and communication, electronic circuit design, biotechnology/medical materials, precision machinery, transportation, systems integration, consultancy, or green energy company in the manufacturing sector or related technology services sector.
Those who have been certified by the relevant central competent authority as specialized talent or who possess transnational experience and knowledge/skills for which there is an urgent demand in Taiwan.
Copy of the letter of recommendation approved by Ministry of Economic Affairs.
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Education)
a doctoral degree from one of the top 200 universities in the most recent QS World University
Rankings or Times Higher Education World
University Rankings.
possession of a doctoral degree from one of the top 200 universities in the most recent QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Those who have been engaged in teaching and research for more than five years, and in the past five years, they have worked at one of the top 500
universities in the most recent QS World
University Rankings or Times Higher Education World University
Rankings.
Copy of verification of work experience in one of the top 500 universities in the most recent QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education World University Rankings in the past five years and verification of engaging in teaching and research for more than five years.
Those who have won a Yushan (Young) Scholar award in Taiwan.
Copy of documentary proof of winning Yushan (Young) Scholar award issued by Ministry of Education.
Those who previously held or are currently holding a position in a foreign state or in Taiwan with a most
Copy of salary or income tax payment certificate.
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If an applicant has a most recent
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least NT$160,000. the proof of employer, the salary withholding certificate or tax certificate issued by the foreign government specifying the monthly salary or average monthly salary of over NT$160,000 within the first three years from the month of application or the copy of
employment contract specifying the aforesaid monthly salary shall be attached.
Culture and arts (Ministry of Culture)
Performing arts:
1. Previously serving as member of international arts organization, or assuming post of significant capacity in governmental agency or private organization
related to culture and arts;
2. Currently or previously been a major or significant team member hosting an international arts event (including, but not limited to a major arts festival);
3. Previously receiving internationally or
domestically recognized award, or serving in judge
1. Copy of membership of an
international arts organization or proof of employment in the governmental agency or private organization related to culture and arts.
(1) International arts organizations:
International foundations,
associations, companies, groups and agencies that operate for cultural and art purposes, such as American Theatre Association, Organisation Internationale des Scénographes, Techniciens et Architectes de Théâtre (OISTAT) and the Broadway League or other arts organizations reviewed
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4. Other individuals
reviewed and validated by the Ministry of Culture.
Culture.
(2) Significant capacities: Managers, associate managers, vice
presidents, presidents, vice
chairmen, chairmen, deputy chief executive officers, chief executive officers, persons in charge, vice directors, directors or equivalents reviewed and approved by
Ministry of Culture.
2. Copy of certificate of major or significant member of hosting an international arts event.
(1) International arts events:
Edinburgh International Festival, Festival d'Avignon, Next Wave Festival or other arts events reviewed and approved by Ministry of Culture.
(2) Major or significant members:
Managers, associate managers, vice presidents, presidents, vice chairmen, chairmen, deputy chief executive officers, chief executive officers, persons in charge, vice directors, directors or equivalents or others reviewed and approved by Ministry of Culture.
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domestically recognized award or certificate of in judge panel of abovementioned award. (Awards:
Awards hosted by major
international arts organizations, awards with a certain number of participants and countries or awards which are quite
representative or important in the field of international performing arts, such as Tony Award, National Dance Awards, International
Tchaikovsky competition or other equivalents reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Culture.)
4. Copy of certificate of performing arts reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Culture.
Visual arts:
1. Previously serving as member of international arts organization, or assuming post of significant capacity in governmental agency or private organization
related to culture and arts;
2. Currently or previously being major or significant
1. Copy of membership of an
international arts organization or proof of employment in the governmental agency or private organization related to culture and arts.
(1) International arts organizations:
International foundations,
associations, companies, groups and agencies that operate for
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biennial);
3. Previously receiving internationally or
domestically recognized award, or serving on judge panel of abovementioned awards; or
4. Other individuals
reviewed and validated by the Ministry of Culture.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), Affordable Art Fair (AAF), MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd., the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) or other arts organizations reviewed and approved by Ministry of Culture.
(2) Significant capacities: Managers, associate managers, vice
presidents, presidents, vice
chairmen, chairmen, deputy chief executive officers, chief executive officers, persons in charge, vice directors, directors or equivalents reviewed and approved by
Ministry of Culture.
2. Copy of certificate of member of hosting an international arts event (such as major arts fair and
biennial).
(1) International arts events:
A. Fairs: ART TAIPEI, Art Basel HK, Art Stage Singapore, Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Basel or other international arts fairs reviewed and approved by
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B. Biennials: La Biennale di Venezia, Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, Shanghai Biennial, Biennale of Sydney, Sao Paulo Art Biennial, Whitney Biennial, Costa Rica Biennale, Gwangju Biennale, International Istanbul Biennial or others reviewed and approved by Ministry of Culture.
(2) Major or significant members:
Managers, associate managers, vice presidents, presidents, vice chairmen, chairmen, deputy chief executive officers, chief executive officers, persons in charge, vice directors, directors or equivalents or others reviewed and approved by Ministry of Culture.
3. Copy of internationally or
domestically recognized award or certificate of in judge panel of abovementioned award. (Awards:
Awards hosted by major
international arts organizations, awards with a certain number of participants and countries, awards
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certain standard or awards which are quite representative or
important in the field of
international visual arts, such as New York Art Directors Club Annual Awards, Bologna
Children's Book Fair-Illustrators Exhibition or other equivalents reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Culture.)
4. Copy of certificate of visual arts reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Culture.
Publishing:
1. Currently or previously serving as a chief editor or senior manager of major international authoritative media or publishing house, or as copyright agent, with at least 10 years’
experience in publishing or mass communications;
2. Currently or previously serving as a professor at foreign university in publishing or related mass communications
disciplines;
1. Copy of proof of employment as chief editor or senior manager in a major international authoritative media or publishing house and the certificate of more than ten years of work experience in publishing or mass communications.
(1) International authoritative media: Print media or news agencies that publish more than two pages of international news to national or global readers in the name of a country or an important city, such as U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, the