“2013 Southeast and South Asia Regional Workshop on Nanotechnology Trend and Industrial Development” is organized by Center for Micro/Nano Science & Technology (CMNST) and SATU International Secretariat in National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). 

This workshop is aiming to emphasize current nanotechnology trend from basic research to real applications. Hopefully, this will bring novel scientific ideas to our participants from southeast and south Asia regions. 

In the workshop, the experts in this field from CMNST, Industry Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan, National Nano Device Laboratories, and Taiwan Bluestone Technology etc. will give lectures on the latest innovations in Nanotechnology. In addition, three intensive hands-on courses will be provided to implement nano/micro facilities for nanotechnology research. We would like to invite the most qualified researchers from member universities in the Southeast and South Asia regions to participate in this event. In order to promote and catalyze dialogues, the workshop will also encourage the sharing of research experiences and outlooks on Nanotechnology, and eventually lead to the real collaboration. Through this workshop, we are confident to increase, strengthen, support and coordinate the research network and craft the potentially feasible and applicable adaptations or strategies for future policies in respective countries. 

Workshop Date 
August 12-15, 2013 

Eligibility 
The workshop is open for university faculty members, post-doctor researchers, graduate students, and senior technicians from SATU member universities. English will be used as the official workshop language and a Ph.D. or Master degree in related field is preferred, but not required. Interested persons should send in their application form by June 10th, 2013. Final decision for workshop acceptance will be sent to all applicants by June 20th, 2013. 

Application Requirements 
Please complete the Application Form (downloadable at the bottom of this announcement.) All applications must be recommended and sent by SATU member universities (preferably by offices in charge of SATU affairs) to satu@conf.ncku.edu.tw. Applications sent by individuals will not be accepted. 

Tuition, Fees & Waiver: 
To encourage participation, SATU International Secretariat will offer a full tuition waiver to the first 30 qualified applicants. Airfare, transportation and accommodation in Taiwan are at participants’ own cost. Without waiver, the tuition for the program is NTD 30,000. 

Meals: 
Lunchboxes will be provided during the program (4 days). There will be a reception dinner (first day) and a farewell dinner (last day). Other meal costs will have to be covered by the participants. 

Accommodation: 
Accommodation costs will have to be covered by the participants. We suggest the following two accommodation choices to ensure a most comfortable stay in Tainan. Both are located within walking distance from the workshop venue. After reviewing the applications, we will provide qualified applicants with instructions on how to book hotel rooms. 
1. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan 
2. Zenda Suites 

Transportation: 
Public Transportation to Tainan City is convenient. After reviewing the applications, we will provide qualified applicants with transportation information such as maps, guides, and relevant info. We will not provide further transportation arrangements. 

Workshop Details: 
Workshop details and application form can be downloaded from below: 


2013SIP_Announcement.pdf 

2013_SIP_Speaker_CV_and_Lecture_Abstract.pdf 

2013_SIP_Application_Form.pdf