Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: 6–10 months of stipend, living and housing support, plus travel and dependent benefits; up to 16 awards
Summary: Supports teaching, research, and professional or artistic projects in Taiwan that advance scholarship and international understanding.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship is required; Taiwan residents and permanent residents are ineligible.
Description
This Fulbright U.S. Scholar award supports academics, artists, and professionals undertaking teaching, research, combined teaching/research, or professional projects in Taiwan. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses, curriculum development, thesis advising, and public lectures. Research supports work in the applicant’s specialization, while professional projects enable practitioners to create, present, publish, or exchange expertise. Combined teaching/research projects involving local scholars receive preference.
Applications in all appropriate specializations are welcome. Priorities include Chinese and Taiwan studies, Cross-Strait studies, cultural industries, public and health care policy, public safety, migration, entrepreneurship, management, tourism, international affairs and education, marine science, and science, technology and innovation policy. Seven targeted initiatives address Indigenous people, Pacific corals, rivers, Cross-Strait studies, English education, public health, and arts and culture. Scholars may also give public talks, mentor students, and engage host communities.
