Why is it worth applying now?

Fullbright Taiwan's Senior Research Award (Senior Research Award) The official cut-off date for the 2027 application period is still in effect. 31 October 2026 。 The plan provides Taiwan scholars with 3 to 10 months of study in the United States, suitable for those who already have a clear research theme, wish to establish United States academic cooperation or advance medium- and long-term research programmes.

Main eligibility

According to Fulbright Taiwan, applicants must:

  • (a) Is serving in a university institution or research institution in Taiwan;
  • Appendices Assistant Professor or Researcher at least 3 years ;
  • The requirements for the annual award, the study programme and the visa are met.

This project is not a general student degree scholarship, but is aimed at scholars with certain academic qualifications.

Content of the grant

The main support currently listed by the official authorities includes:

  • Total fixed cost of living approximately USD 9,600–32,000 (b) Proportionally according to the duration of the grant;
  • Settlement allowance agreement USD 3,000;
  • (b) Access to IRE units to assist with requests for visits;
  • Other actual benefits and regulations are finally approved by Fulbright Taiwan.

Proposal for action by Taiwan applicants

  1. First, confirm whether they have reached the grade and seniority threshold.
  2. Priority is given to organizing research topics, cooperative institutions and expected results in the United States.
  3. Early acceptance of the post-occupancy support and preparation of the recommended documentation.
  4. And don't wait until the end of October, and it usually takes a long lead time to work with the United States.

Check the results.

The project was verified on 5 September 2026. The individual Fulbright Taiwan scholarship page and the Taiwan Citizen's Award overview both confirm that the award is part of the Taiwan applicant's programme to travel to the United States. Individual Pages List 31 October 2026 is the application deadline.