Fulbright America Research Award for Master

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are eligible who:

1. Have received a doctoral degree from Taiwan or other non-English speaking countries.
2. Are affiliated full time with an organization in Taiwan for at least 1 year.
3. Are recommended by the highest chief administrator of the home institution. (File the Leave Approval Form, the last page of the application instruction in the application system.
4. Meet the  Grant Conditions and Provisions (Eligibility & Visa)

Applicants are Ineligible who:

1. Are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the U.S.
2. Have received a J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar within the past 2 years. They cannot be issued another J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar.

Other Requirements:

1. The duration of grants ranges from 3 to 10 months, though the visa sponsorship could be extended to 12 months. The grants must begin no earlier than August 1, 2023. They must end no later than August 31, 2024. The grant should not be used for different stages.
2. During the grant period, the grantee must submit a research or reflections article to FSE’s Online Journal  Research & Reflections

Offered Benefits

1. A fixed sum from US$9,600 to US$32,000, prorated over the grant period.
2. A research allowance of US$3,000
3. Possible placement services by IIE; the service will be based on the research project itself
4. Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.

Application Process

Apply online no later than October 31, 2022. For application information, please refer to:  Application Instruction (PDF)

The mailing address is:

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange
2nd Fl., 45, Yanping S. Rd., Taipei 100011, Taiwan
Attn. Fulbright Exchange Program (Experience America)

Required Documents:

Submit the hard copy of the following required documents to Fulbright Taiwan. (postmarked no later than October 31, 2022)

• Hard copies of your completed on-line application form (filled in English, including application form, project statement, English CV, highest chief administrator approval form, financial statement of other