Application Open for Professor Paul K. C. Liu Memorial Scholarship

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I. Purpose
Professor Paul K. C. Liu dedicated his life to the research of population economics and economic development. He also served as a joint-appointment and adjunct professor in the Department of Economics for over thirty years. To honor Professor Liu’s memory and nurture outstanding academic research talent, the “Professor Paul K. C. Liu Memorial Scholarship” has been established.

II. Quota
One recipient per academic year.

III. Scholarship Amount
NT$80,000 per academic year.

IV. Eligibility
Applicants must be domestic Ph.D. students in the Department of Economics who have already advanced to Ph.D. candidacy. While there are no restrictions on the field of study, priority will be given to those whose research focuses on population economics, labor economics, economic development, or related topics. This scholarship can only be awarded once per person; repeat applications are not permitted.

V. Required Documents

  1. Official academic transcripts for all years
  2. Dissertation proposal / research outline
  3. Letter of recommendation from the thesis advisor
  4. Other relevant supporting documents that may facilitate the review process

VI. Application Deadline and Submission
Interested applicants must submit all required materials to Shang-Yu Chen, the Department of Economics Office, no later than November 13, 2026.