This project is divided into two parts。The first part is the survey and measurement of Human resource science and technology (HRST) The survey of HRST and the creation of HRST indicators play a key role in determining government’s S&T policy. Therefore, it is necessary to establish monitor mechanisms for HRST statistics, the methodology for estimating demand and supply for HRST, modeling and quantifying HRST stock nationally. This report not only introduces the basic definitions for HRST and the methodology but also uses existing datasets, in reference to OECD’s Canberra manual, making the first attempt to produce an estimate of HRST in Taiwan. The second part of the project is to produce an estimate of HRST in Taiwan. As regarding to the national HRST, our research shows although many countries estimate their HRST based on the recommendations made by OECD’s Canberra manual, there is disparity between countries. The disparity between countries becomes even more apparent after more detailed examinations. This report estimates the demand for R&D personnel based on two scenarios: The scenarios make the assumptions R&D expenditure will account for 3 percent of GDP in either 2006 or 2009. The long-run equilibrium for manpower is roughly 262,000. Furthermore, the research suggests earlier the 3 percent target is met, the more rapid the dynamic adjustment process becomes. This study makes the following recommendations in regard to HRST statistics and R&D expenditures based on the research into HRST. 1. Using the existing manpower survey conducted by the Directorate- General of budgeting, accounting and statistics (DGBAS) to understand the stock of HRST in Taiwan. In the future, the manpower survey can be integrated to future related research into HRST. 2. Through” information platform of university graduates destination” continues to examine the number of graduates from all disciplines and deepen the understanding of graduate destinations. 3. The growth rate of government R&D expenditure shall remain above 10 percent annually; other measures include continuing to increase the provision for R&D loans, offer incentives to industry for engaging in R D activities and enhance interactions between industry and academia. Under the target of meeting the target R&D expenditure to 3 percent of GDP, regardless whether the target will be met in 2006 or 2008, it will surely result a massive increase in the demand for R&D personnel in the next 2 to 5 years. 1. Recruit highly skilled talents from overseas. 2. Strengthen the cultivation of industrial skilled talents through vocational education. 3. Deepen the understanding of the mobility of researchers 4. Promote the incorporation of industrial internship as a part of university education. 5. Continue to promote the project of increasing master level industrial RD manpower with an aim to cultivate talents wanted by industry. 6. In the long run, the educational system should cultivate talents in key discipline and inter-disciplines and also strengthening cooperation with industry, for the future development of the country. 7. Make reference to other countries’ S&T manpower policies to guide the promotion of HRST in Taiwan.
