Applicants in traditional Chinese studies are expected to have the level of language skills required by their research, especially if they plan to conduct dissertation research. Language ability is not required for other fields. Students who want to pursue Chinese language study must have completed at least one year of basic Chinese before applying for a Fulbright award. Several programs are available in Taipei for candidates who want to study Chinese language intensively and have had the required one year of basic Chinese.
Academic terms vary at local language institutes.
Grant period Grants are for up to 10 months, with a minimum of six months, and are not renewable. Although preference will be given to students who possess a master's degree and to Ph.D. students who have a well-defined research or study project, a number of grants may be available to graduating seniors. Affiliation Applicants who are interested in formal enrollment at a university or college in Taiwan are advised to apply formally to the university concerned before April 1. Applicants with specific research projects in mind are expected to have already made some preliminary contacts or done some research on the resources and possible affiliations available in Taiwan before their arrival, though the Foundation can assist at a later stage with letters of introduction and communication. Grant period Duration of award is up to 10 months and no less than six.