In face of global competition for attracting prominent scholars and researchers to long devote themselves to a career of fundamental or applied research to improve the level of Taiwan's academic research and academic status in the international community, government agencies establish awards or professorships to honor faculty who demonstrate excellence in their academic research and teach. Financial holding companies also invest in academic research to recognize as well as incentivize faculty or scholars who are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their field, thereby having a positive influence on our society. |