Fulbright Program

Updated: December 31, 2015 by American Center

The Fulbright Program provides grants for scholars, researchers, professionals and Ph.D. students from Taiwan and United States to pursue study, conduct research and teach.

Information for Scholars and Post-baccalaureate Students from Taiwan:

The Fulbright Program in Taiwan is administered locally by the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange. Please check their website under the page for "Grants" for information on how to apply.  The deadline for scholars from Taiwan to apply normally falls in October, one year before the start of the grant year.  The deadline for students from Taiwan to apply for a grant normally falls in August, one year before the start of the grant year. 

Information for Host Universities in Taiwan:

University professors/departments in Taiwan that are interested to host an American Fulbright Scholar to teach, for up to 10 months, under the regular Fulbright grant program should contact the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange for information and forms on how to host a scholar.   The contact telephone number is (02) 2388-2100.  The deadline to request a scholar under the regular Fulbright Program normally falls in October, two years before the start of the grant year.   (i.e., the deadline to request for a scholar for the September 2012 academic year will be in October 2010)

Information for American Scholars :

The Fulbright Scholar Program in the U.S. is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) .  Please check their website under the page for "Fulbright Programs for U.S. Scholars - Traditional Programs" to view the specific program related information regarding applicant eligibility and awards availability for Taiwan, and for instructions on how to apply.  The deadline for U.S. scholars to apply for a grant under the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program normally falls in August, one year before the start of the grant year.

Information for American Students:

The Fulbright Student Program is administered by the  Institute for International Education (IIE).  Please check their website under the page for "Fulbright Programs" for information about grant opportunities in Taiwan and instructions on how to apply.  The deadline for U.S. students to apply for a grant under the Fulbright Student Program normally falls in October, one year before the start of the grant year. 

Information on the Senior Specialist Program:  (click here for more details)

(For Taiwan Degree Granting Institutions Only)

Short-term, two to six week, Fulbright Senior Specialist program grant opportunities for Senior American scholars are administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).  Taiwan degree granting academic institutions wishing to host a Fulbright Senior Specialist may submit a request through the AIT American Center.   Requests must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the sponsor of the Fulbright Programs.