2026地球科學研究推動中心鼓勵臺灣學生參加國際研討會獎勵辦法

   
一、 獎勵目的
國科會自然處地球科學研究推動中心(以下簡稱地科中心)為實質鼓勵臺灣地球科學相關領域優秀學生投入研究並積極參與國際研討會，以提升學生研究能力與強化優秀學生國際能見度，激勵學生積極爭取國際獎項，故舉辦此競賽活動。特訂定「地球科學研究推動中心鼓勵臺灣學生參加國際研討會爭取榮譽獎勵辦法」(以下簡稱本辦法)。

二、 籌辦方式
1. 本辦法由地科中心負責統籌執行，針對美國地球物理聯盟年會(以下簡稱AGU Annual Meeting)擴大辦理。
2. 9月21日至11月11日辦理報名與繳件作業；11月12日至11月22日進行評選作業。
3. 評選結果，將於11月下旬公布，並通知獲獎學生，於當年度美國地球物理聯盟年會期間，地科中心舉辦之「臺灣及旅外地球科學學者交流會」頒發獎勵。

三、 報名資格與方式
1. 報名資格：獲AGU Annual Meeting投稿同意函且具有臺灣學籍之大專院校學生。
2. 報名方式與備審文件：11月11日前至地科中心網頁填寫報名表；並上傳繳交AGU Annual Meeting 投稿同意函、指導教授確認表與所發表論文之海報或簡報電子檔。

四、 評選與獎勵
1. 評選方式：參賽學生繳交之海報電子檔或簡報檔，將由中心執行委員進行評分；參賽學生所發表論文之共同作者應迴避擔任評選委員。
2. 獎勵方式：將依獲獎比率決定優良學生論文獎得獎人數，獲獎比率原則上為參賽學生人數之5%~15%，地科中心得視當年度學生參賽情況調整之。
    一等獎：1名，獎狀乙紙，每位新台幣$ 6,000元
    二等獎：2名，獎狀乙紙，每位新台幣$ 3,000元
    三等獎：3名，獎狀乙紙，每位新台幣$ 1,000元
    佳作：10名，獎狀乙紙
3. 結果公布：凡獲得優良學生論文獎之參賽者，將於AGU Annual Meeting期間假地科中心主辦之Taiwan Night頒發獎狀與獎金。


五、 本辦法自發布日起施行。地科中心保有修改相關辦法之權利。
 
六、 相關檔案下載： 指導教授確認表
 
七、線上報名請點選下方「我要報名」按鈕：(開放時間9/21~11/11)
 
 
※另外歡迎本次參加AGU，並獲Oral presentation的學生直接報名；如不參與地科競賽活動亦可跟地科中心洪小姐聯繫，將邀請您參加Taiwan Night接受表揚。

2026 ESRPC Awards Program Encouraging Students in Taiwan to Participate in International Conferences in Earth Sciences

Approved at the 78th Center Review Committee Meeting on May 14, 2015
Amendments approved at the 80th, 81st, and 100th Center Review Committee Meetings

I. Purpose

The Earth Science Research Promotion Center (ESRPC), under the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan, aims to encourage outstanding students in Earth science-related fields who are enrolled at universities and colleges in Taiwan to pursue research and actively participate in international conferences. The Program seeks to enhance students' research capabilities, increase the international visibility of outstanding young researchers, and encourage students to pursue international awards and recognition.

To achieve these goals, the ESRPC has established the Awards Program Encouraging Students in Taiwan to Participate in International Conferences and Achieve International Recognition in Earth Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the "Program").

II. Program Administration and Schedule

1. The ESRPC is responsible for coordinating and administering this Program, with a particular focus on the AGU Annual Meeting (American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting).

2. The application period is from September 21 to November 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed from November 12 to November 22, 2026.

3. The results will be announced in late November, and award recipients will be notified individually. Awards will be presented during Taiwan Night, an event hosted by the ESRPC at the AGU Annual Meeting in the same year.

III. Eligibility and Application Procedures

1. Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled students at a university or college in Taiwan, regardless of nationality, and must have received an acceptance notification for an abstract submitted to the AGU Annual Meeting.

2. Application Procedures and Required Documents: Applicants must complete the online application form on the ESRPC website by November 11, 2026, and upload the following documents:

   • Abstract acceptance notification for the AGU Annual Meeting

   • Faculty Advisor Confirmation Form

   • An electronic copy of the poster or presentation slides for the research to be presented at the AGU Annual Meeting

IV. Selection and Awards

1. Selection Process: The electronic posters or presentation slides submitted by applicants will be evaluated by members of the ESRPC Executive Committee. Any committee member who is a co-author of an applicant's research presentation must recuse themselves from evaluating that application.

2. Awards: The number of award recipients will be determined based on the proportion of awardees among all applicants. The award rate will generally range from 5% to 15% of the total number of applicants. The ESRPC reserves the right to adjust the number of award recipients based on the number of applicants and the circumstances of each year's competition.

   • First Prize: 1 recipient — Certificate and NT$6,000

   • Second Prize: 2 recipients — Certificate and NT$3,000 each

   • Third Prize: 3 recipients — Certificate and NT$1,000 each

   • Honorable Mention: 10 recipients — Certificate

3. Announcement and Award Presentation: Certificates and cash prizes will be presented to award recipients during Taiwan Night, hosted by the ESRPC at the AGU Annual Meeting.

V. Implementation

This Program shall take effect upon publication. The ESRPC reserves the right to amend the Program as necessary.

VI. Related Documents

Download: Faculty Advisor Confirmation Form

VII. Online Application

Please click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application.

Application Period: September 21 – November 11, 2026

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Special Invitation to Students Giving Oral Presentations

Students enrolled at universities or colleges in Taiwan who will give an oral presentation at the 2026 AGU Annual Meeting are also welcome to apply for this Program.

Students who do not wish to participate in the competition but will give an oral presentation at the AGU Annual Meeting are also welcome to contact Ms. Hung at the ESRPC. We would be pleased to invite you to attend Taiwan Night and recognize your research achievements.