Applications for the 2008 first Session Post Doctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica are now being accepted. Starting from 1^st Aug. 2007, all applications are to be processed on-line (http://db3n2u.sinica.edu.tw/~textdb/program). It is not necessary to send hard copies of application materials. The relevant Guidelines can be found at: http://www.sinica.edu.tw/as/law/advisory/postdoc-guideline.doc.

Appointment of the 2008 first session post doctoral research fellows commences July 1^st, 2008. Application must be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) between 1^st Aug. and 10^th Sept.

If an applicant has not yet received a doctoral degree, he or she needs to provide a letter from his or her thesis supervisor confirming the completion of thesis and defense. Applicants must ensure that three letters of recommendation to be received by the OAA before the 10^th Sept. deadline.

If an applicant's affiliation does not belong to the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, he or she may also apply under this Division if his or her research involves mathematical or scientific content.

For research in an institute within the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, applicants are required to submit a 5000 ~ 6000 word of proposal detailing the specific aim, significance, background, and method adopted in the study. A research plan lacking sufficient thought will adversely influence the result of an application.

The principal investigator may apply for as many post doctoral fellows as he or she wishes. However, one project is limited to one application only.

For more information, please contact Ms. Chuang Shu-Fen at the Office of Academic Affairs, phone number 02-2789-8065, or visit the website: http://www.sinica.edu.tw/%7Eaffairwb/weboaa-en/postdoctor.html