apply online to TIGP  new!

TIGP now also offers the option to apply online for admission to the program. If you wish to learn more about our online application system, please [read on »] below.

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TIGP programs offered in 2010

We currently offer nine interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. To learn more about a specific option, please select it from the list to proceed to the program Website:

1. Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics » [PDF]
2. Molecular Science and Technology » [PDF]
3. Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences » [PDF]
4. Bioinformatics » [PDF]
5. Molecular and Cell Biology » [PDF]
6. Nano Science and Technology » [PDF]
7. Molecular Medicine » [PDF]
8. Computational Linguistics and Chinese Language Processing » [PDF]
9. Earth System Science » [PDF]

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1. Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree
2. English proficiency, as demonstrated per
   1. TOEFL score of at least (select one):
      • 550 on the paper-based
      • 213 on the computer-based
      • 79-80 on the new Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT)

      For more information about the TOEFL exam, please visit
      TOEFL Home on the Web

   2. GEPT - instead of TOEFL, applicants in Taiwan may take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), administered by the Language Training and Testing Center. Under this option, applicants must submit their high-intermediate level certificate with the application

      For more information about the GEPT, please visit
      The Language Training & Testing Center online

   3. IELTS - generally, IELTS test score is accepted by all TIGP Ph. D. programs as an indication of English proficiency. A minimum overall Band Score of 5.5 on the Academic Test, taken within the past 2 years, is required for admission to programs that accept IELTS score (please refer to the specific admission requirements of your program)

      For more information about the IELTS, please visit
      International English Language Testing System online

3. GRE General test (requirements vary by program)
   please refer to the specific requirements of your program; a list of possible GRE substitution options, by program, is available [here »]
4. GRE Subject test (requirements vary by program)
   please refer to the specific requirements of your option, which can be found on the individual program site, via the [programs portal »]
5. Academic transcript for coursework completed beyond the high school level
6. Three (3) letters of reference
7. Statement of purpose

In addition to the general TIGP application requirements outlined here, please be sure to review the program-specific requirements for your option, as described in the corresponding program Website:
[to programs portal »]

∗Please note: concerning the standardized exams listed above (TOEFL; GRE general, GRE subject), our institution CODE is 7142 and NAME is Academia Sinica

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tuition, fees & fellowship information

TIGP offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary education at an affordable price; annual tuition is about USD 1,400. On arriving at Academia Sinica, students will also face reasonable living and housing costs.

Once admitted, each TIGP student will receive a monthly stipend of NT$32,000 (around USD1050) for the first year. Additionally, the support will be extended to two more years for students who perform well academically. In subsequent years (from the 4th year), the thesis advisor will be responsible for the financial support.

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TIGP now offers an online application option, via our Website. If you wish to submit your application online, please proceed to the TIGP online application portal ».

Before logging into the system, please see to it that you have assembled all of the required information and materials; for your convenience, you may wish to refer to the [TIGP application checklist »] in preparing to apply. At any point, if you should have any questions about the application process, need forms or other materials, please get in touch with the contact person for your program before the application deadline, March 31, 2010. Contact information is available on the programs [contact list »].

These references are also available for download (MS Excel and MS Word format):

• TIGP application checklist [XLS »]
• Program Offices contact list [DOC »]

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download TIGP application instructions & forms

All forms which you will need to apply for admission to TIGP are available for download below. In addition to general application materials, please check your option for program-specific requirements [here »]

Alternatively, forms may be obtained via post by writing TIGP at the mailing address provided [above ˆ].

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Please send all of above to TIGP office for further processing, a TIGP Certificate will be issued to the student within 14 working days. The student will be notified via Email when the certificate is ready for collecting.

Contact information: Alice Lee 02-2789-9696

alicelee@gate.sinica.edu.tw

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