The Asia Cohort Consortium
ACC Meetings
Fall 2012 Meeting in Taipei, Taiwan
Please join us in Taipei for the Asia Cohort Consortium Fall Meeting October 19-20, 2012
Register:
If you plan to attend the meeting, fill out this brief registration survey. Anyone who is interested in the ACC meeting and its projects is welcome to attend.
Meeting Overview:
The purpose of this meeting is to update members on ACC developments, including cohort progress and cross-cohort activities, and discuss advances in the field which further the ACC mission.
Meeting Details:
All meetings will be held at:
The Academic Activity Center, Academia Sinica
128, Section 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Meeting Program:
Friday, October 19, 2012
| 8:30 - 10:00 | Executive Committee Meeting (EC Only) |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Meeting Registration & Coffee |
| 10:30 - 17:00 | General Membership Meeting |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Welcome and Introductions |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Keynote Speaker: Chien-Jen Chen, Vice President, Academia Sinica & ACC Member |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Cohort Updates |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch (on-site) |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | ACC Projects: Updates on current projects and new project proposals
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| 15:30-15:50 | Coffee/tea break |
| 15:50-17:00 | ACC Projects continued |
| 17:30 | Depart for group dinner (TBD) |
Saturday, October 20, 2012
| 9:00 - 12:00 | Working Group Meetings (all are welcome to attend)
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| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch (on-site) |
| 13:00 - 22:00 | Our host, Dr. CY Shen, will lead anyone interested on a tour of the Palace Museum, followed by dinner at Silks Palace and a visit to Taipei 101. We will return to hotels around 10:00 PM. |
Submitting a Project Proposal:
If you would like to submit a proposal for a project that can be done in the ACC, please follow the instructions on our Working with the ACC page. Proposals that do not follow this format will be returned to the author for resubmission.
Project proposals should be emailed to the Coordinating Center by Wednesday, September 1, 2012.
Hotel Information:
Guest room in The Academic Activity Center, Academia Sinica
Each guest room is equipped with air conditioning, telephone, television, and a private bathroom. A discounted rate is available, which includes internet access and breakfast.
Please fill the form (The Academic Activity Center Reservation) and return to Ms. Hsieh (lan37@gate.sinica.edu.tw) no later than September 20.
| Room Size | Single Occupancy Rate* | Double Occupancy Rate* |
| Superior double room | NT 1,550 ($53) | NT 1,700 ($57) |
*NTD won (US $, rates and conversion as of 5/20/12)
Address: No.128, Section 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan. R.O.C.
http://gao.sinica.edu.tw/huo-dong/room.php
Other Hotel Information
In Taipei downtown (around 30 minutes ride by car), there are also many comfortable hotels. Our suggestion that the Academic Activity Center as the most appropriate hotel, simply because of its most convenient location. Therefore, we also provide information on several other options for your reference.
Forward Hotel Nangang
Address: No.23,Sanchong Road, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan. R.O.C.
http://www.imvr.net/hotel/fwhotelfw/about_en.php
About 5 mins by taxi to Academia Sinica.
Room Size & Room Rate*
- Standard Room: NT 2,600 ($89)
- Business Room: NT 2,800 ($95)
- Elite Room: NT 3,000 ($102)
- Forward Room: NT 3,800 ($129)
*NTD won (US $, rates and conversion as of 5/20/12)
To make your reservation, please fill the form (Forward Hotel Nangang Reservation) and return to contact j22684832@yahoo.com.tw. A discounted rate is available, which includes internet access and breakfast. It would be highly appreciated if you could reply to us no later than September 20.
City Lake Hotel
Address: No. 462, Section 5, Cheng Gong Road , Taipei , Taiwan , R.O.C
http://www.citylake.com.tw/
About 10 mins by taxi to Academia Sinica.
Room Size & Room Rate*
- Standard Single: NT 2,602 ($89)
- Standard King NT 2,904 ($99)
- Deluxe Suite NT 3,146 ($107)
- Deluxe Twin NT 3,388 ($115)
- Deluxe Triple NT 3,751 ($128)
- Business Suite NT 5,324 ($181)
*NTD won (US $, rates and conversion as of 5/20/12)
To make your reservation, please fill the form (City Lake Hotel Reservation) and return to contact lake.hotel@msa.hinet.net. A discounted rate is available, which includes internet access and breakfast. It would be highly appreciated if you could reply no later than September 20.
Airport Transportation:
Arranging Ground Transport
Dr. Shen and his staff have generously arranged for ground transport for all ACC meeting attendees. To arrange this transport, please email this form to Mr. Lai by October 10.
How to get to Venue from the Taoyuan International Airport
Taoyuan International Airport is is located in Taoyuan County, which is approximately 40 kilometers or about 50 minutes by car or bus to downtown Taipei. It takes about an hour by car from Taoyuan International Airport to the Venue. It is easy to take public transportation from Taoyuan International Airport to Academia Sinica. Buses stations are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas of both Terminals and taxis queue is outside the Arrival Halls of both terminals.
By Bus:
Take Kuokuang bus (Adult single fares NT$125) and get off at Taipei Railway Station stop. Then take Taxi to Academia Sinica (NT$300-NT$400).
By Taxi:
Take a taxi outside the airport. It costs around NT$ 1,300-1,500 to Academia Sinica.
Map from Airport to Academia Sinica
Location of Academia Sinica in Taipei
Visa Information:
Starting from April 9,2012, Taiwan Visa applicants need to firstly access the website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw, fill out the visa application forms online and then to print them out. The completed forms with bar codes and other required documents should be submitted to the R.O.C.’s (Taiwan’s) overseas missions. The offline application forms will no longer be accepted.
Visa-Exempt Entry Details
Visa Fees
For further information:
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
If you need a letter of invitation from the Asia Cohort Consortium in support of your visa, please contact the Coordinating Center.