Directions for the Subsidy of Master’s Students Attending International Conferences
Eligibility & Eligible Conferences
For the official version of the Directions, please refer to here.
Who Can ApplyEligibility
- Current master’s students enrolled in the IMPLAI Program.
- Each student may apply once per fiscal year.
- Each paper, regardless of co-authorship, may be subsidized for only one presenter.
- If multiple students apply for the same conference, the Program may limit the number of recipients.
*Final approval and subsidy amount depend on the Program Affairs Meeting review.
Eligible ConferencesConference Type
- Must be an academic international conference.
- Presentation must be delivered in English.
- The conference should possess academic credibility and significance.
- For conferences held in Mainland China:
- Must be organized by an international organization, or
- Co-organized by an international organization with local institutions.
*Eligibility of the conference will be verified during the review process.
Application Timeline & Required Forms
For the complete set of application forms, please refer to here.
When: Before submitting a paper or when planning to attend an international conference. Students are encouraged to submit the intention form so the Program can estimate annual funding needs.
- Submit: IMPLAI-S-F1 Intention Form
- Provide (optional): conference name, date, location, preliminary paper title, etc.
*This step is optional but recommended for funding management.
When: At least 2 months before the conference date (excluding holidays). Submit all required documents for review at the Program Affairs Meeting.
Required form:
- IMPLAI-S-F2 Application Form for Subsidy
Required attachments:
- Official invitation letter or proof of paper acceptance.
- Abstract and full paper (first-time presentation only).
- Up to 3 representative academic works.
- Conference program and related documents.
- Any additional materials helpful for review.
*The Program Affairs Meeting will decide whether full or partial subsidy is granted.
When: Within 2 weeks after becoming aware of any itinerary change or cancellation.
Required form:
- IMPLAI-S-F4 Application for Change of International Conference Travel
Optional attachments:
- Updated itinerary or revised conference program.
- Documentation explaining the reason for the change/cancellation.
*All itinerary changes must be reviewed during the Program Affairs Meeting.
When: Within 1 month after the conference (and within the same fiscal year).
Required documents:
- Conference Report (2 hard copies + 1 PDF file).
- Approved IMPLAI-S-F2 application form (1 original + 1 copy).
- IMPLAI-S-F3 Reimbursement Form.
Receipts and proof for reimbursement:
- Airfare: ticket stub or e-ticket, boarding passes, travel agency receipt, and form for use of non-Taiwanese airlines (if applicable).
- Registration fee: official receipt + foreign currency exchange slip or Bank of Taiwan USD exchange rate (day before departure).
- Living expenses: currency exchange slip or corresponding exchange rate proof.
- Photocopy of the conference handbook page listing the student’s name.
*Late submission will be regarded as forfeiture of subsidy.
