Fulbright Arts, Education, Humanities, Professional Fields and Social Sciences (Postdoctoral Scholar Award)

Eligibility

Fulbright Arts, Education, Humanities, Professional Fields and Social Sciences (Postdoctoral Scholar Award), with an application deadline in September, offers 2 awards that vary in amount.

Description

The recipient of the Fulbright Arts, Education, Humanities, Professional Fields and Social Sciences (Postdoctoral Scholar Award) will be given the opportunity to conduct postdoctoral research and/or collaborate with Taiwanese academic and research institutions. Activities may include presenting lectures, seminars and workshops as arranged by the host institution. Any appropriate institution including nonprofit institutions of higher education and research, accredited colleges, accredited universities, libraries, archives, museums, arts centers, hospitals, public television and radio stations, government agencies, national laboratories, privately sponsored nonprofit institutes, nonprofit organizations, government charted nonprofit research organizations, and foundations is eligible. Applications are sought in all appropriate specializations, but applications in the following specializations are preferred: Chinese and/or Taiwan studies; creativity, innovation and cultural industry; Cross-Strait studies; entrepreneurship; health care policy; international affairs; international education; international relations; management; marine science; public policy; public safety; science, technology and innovation policy; and tourism. Applicants should be no more than three years beyond the completion of their doctorate at the time of application. Applicants must attain their doctorate by the proposed start date of their grant. An invitation letter is preferred. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a letter of invitation from the potential host institution and submit it at the time of application. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. There is no language requirement, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.