Taiwan Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Taiwan Open Study/Research Award provides up to 4 grants for U.S. citizens to conduct independent research projects in Taiwan for 10 months. The competition is open to all fields of study and creative arts. Academic applications require enrollment in a doctoral degree program, while creative and performing arts applications prefer master's and Ph.D. students but will consider graduating seniors and recent graduates. During the grant period, grantees can broaden their professional, scientific, and artistic skills while engaging with Taiwan's thriving economy, top global universities, and state-of-the-art facilities. Proposed projects should be innovative, feasible in Taiwan, fit within the applicant's previous academic training and future objectives, and demonstrate a willingness to work with a high degree of independence. Grantees will benefit from Taiwan's foreigner-friendly environment, excellent healthcare system, low cost of living, and comprehensive National Health Insurance coverage. The grant period runs from September 2026 to June 2027, with a post-arrival orientation typically held the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day.