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NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSTC PILOT PROGRAM) AT NATIONAL CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITY

LOCATION: Taiwan

The Office of International Affairs at National Chung Hsing University is delighted to announce the National Science and Technology Council Graduate Research Fellowship (NSTC Pilot Program). Sponsored by the National Science and Technology Council, this prestigious fellowship offers exceptional international students the opportunity to pursue PhD studies while advancing cutting-edge research in Taiwan.

ELIGIBILITY:

Ph.D. foreign students

First-year Ph.D. students enrolled in the first semester of their current year (including registrations in February and September).

The following individuals are NOT eligible to receive this fellowship:

Those who are engaged in full-time paid employment in public or private sectors or who apply for admission as part-time students possessing responsibilities related to employment are eligible.

Students with statuses from Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China.

Those who have applied for leave of absence and retained their admission eligibility or have not completed registration after admission.

Those who are concurrently in receipt of a scholarship or subsidy offered by the ROC government.

Application Process:

Application time: Refer to NCHU The Office of Research and Development new announce (Link)

Apply Website: (Click here)

More info: National Science and Technology Council Graduate Research Fellowship Pilot Program

More info: For any further regulations, forms, and other information related to the NSTC PhD Research Scholarship, please refer to the Office of Reasearch and Development webpage.

BENEFIT:

Monthly stipend: Each fellowship recipient will be granted a monthly stipend of NT$40,000 for a period of up to 3 years

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NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ARBITRATORS (NICARB) 2026 ESSAY COMPETITION.

Application Deadline: 29 August 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The NICArb Annual Essay Competition is a prestigious platform for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of Alternative Dispute Resolution to showcase their research and analytical skills. This year’s theme focuses on the evolving landscape of ADR in Nigeria and its impact on commercial dispute resolution.

ELIGIBILITY:

Participants are invited to submit original essays exploring innovative approaches to arbitration, mediation, and other ADR mechanisms. The competition aims to foster academic excellence and contribute to the body of knowledge in dispute resolution.

Essay Topic: Designing the Next Generation of ADR Systems for the Twenty-First Century:
Encouraging innovative proposals for improving accessibility, efficiency, and fairness in dispute resolution.

Showcase your research, writing, and analytical skills while contributing to one of arbitration’s most pressing debates.

Age: 18+ years old

Eligible Professions

Law Students

Legal Practitioners

Academics

ADR Practitioners

Corporate Counsel

Requirements:

Proof of identity (National ID, International Passport, or Student ID)

Current academic institution or professional affiliation

Word Limit: 5,000 words

Accepted Formats: PDF

Guidelines:

Original work, not previously published

3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding footnotes and bibliography)

Proper citation using OSCOLA or Bluebook format

Submit in PDF or DOCX format

Include abstract (150-250 words)

Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font

Submitted essays become property of NICArb for publication consideration

Terms & Conditions

Grant NICArb first publication rights

Certify that the work is original and has not been plagiarized

Indemnify NICArb against any claims of copyright infringement

Accept the judges’ decision as final

Participate in promotional activities if selected as a winner

BENEFIT:

Prizes to be won!
1st Prize – ₦500,000
2nd Prize – ₦300,000
3rd Prize – ₦200,000

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