11109-TW

U.S.-Taiwan International Education Administrators Program

Taiwan

East Asia and the Pacific

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Participate in a two-week group seminar with representatives from universities, private sector agencies and organizations, and selected government agencies. The program is designed to familiarize U.S. higher education administrators with Taiwan's higher education system, society and culture. It will consist of briefings, campus visits, appointments with select government officials, cultural activities, and meetings with international education professionals in Taiwan. Click here to view a sample itinerary from the IEA Seminar to Taiwan.

Grant Length

Two weeks

Grant Dates

March 7-19, 2021 (Tentative)

Locations

Various institutions throughout Taiwan

Flex Option

Disciplines

Education

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation should not be sought

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Senior-level university administrators (directors, deans, vice presidents, provosts and presidents) whose current role includes a substantial responsibility for enhancing the international dimension of their campus, or
Study abroad advisors with at least three years of experience

And:

Affiliated with a two- or four-year college or university or a non-profit international education exchange organization; and
Without significant professional visits to Taiwan in the last two years; and
Demonstrate institutional interest in increasing the number of Americans studying in Taiwan

Directors of English language programs and instructors in such programs are not eligible.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate that these criteria have been met (in the curriculum vitae/resume and/or the project statement) in order to be considered eligible.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

All applications from administrators, professors, and staff in international education will be considered.

The program is not intended as a vehicle for initiating or implementing a U.S. institution's linkage programs, student recruitment, or the establishment of branch campuses because this program has a demanding and intensive pre-arranged schedule including frequent campus tours. There is little time available for individual projects or appointments, unless undertaken before or after the program at the grantee's expense.

Participants will be asked to submit an evaluation at the end of their program.

Accompanying dependents are not permitted.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation.

Helpful Links

Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar Overview

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan)

For more information, please visit our East Asia and the Pacific regional webpage and view our schedule of upcoming webinars.

Email the International Education Administrator Team (IEA) with questions about applying.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Grantees receive roundtrip travel, lodging, per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses, group insurance, and airport pick-up and drop-off service.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program to Taiwan offers up to: five teaching grants, six research grants, five teaching/research grants, and two postdoctoral research grants in the arts, education, humanities, professional fields and social sciences; six partially funded teaching, research or teaching and research combination grants in all disciplines; and twelve International Education Administrators Seminar grants.

In addition, the Cross-Strait Studies Research Program offers up to two grants for research in to be undertaken in Taiwan and China.

Overview

With a thriving economy, buoyed by rapid technological advancement, a healthcare revolution and a vibrant media landscape, Taiwan boasts top global universities and academic departments equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

Taiwan is especially attractive for China studies researchers since it houses the world's largest collection of Chinese art, some of the world's best Chinese archives, and is the modern home for traditional Chinese culture that is still evident in daily life.

There are three types of higher education institutions in Taiwan: private and public universities, junior colleges and technical institutes. There are about 1.3 million students of higher education attending more than 160 institutions. Taiwan seeks to bolster the quality of instructors in the coming years. Through these efforts, Taiwan believes a comprehensive curriculum will be truly beneficial for students entering the job market.

The academic year runs from mid-September to late June. The first semester is from September to January; the second semester is from late January or early February to late June (depending on the lunar calendar).

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Seminar

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) not required

Candidate Profile

Higher Education Administrators

Number of Grants

Up To 12

Program Staff

Carleen Velez

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-686-4021

Email:

eastasiapacific@iie.org

Sarah Causer

For U.S.-Taiwan IEA

Phone:

202-686-6232

Email:

IEA@iie.org

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