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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Taiwan

1 Master's Degree Program Award: National Taiwan Normal University Award in International Human Resource Development (MBA)

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
September Start
Grant Length
12 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
CLEA Availability
  • Yes
Award Profile

Awards are available to pursue a full-time master’s degree programs in International Human Resource Development (IHRD) at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). The program is taught in English.

The IHRD program’s features are as follows:

  1. International and cross-cultural environment. IHRD students come from all over the world: e.g., Belize, Belgium, Denmark, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, the Kingdom of Eswatini, Malaysia, Mongolia, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, and Vietnam. By being immersed in an environment of such diverse cultures, students have the opportunity to study and live in a truly international environment and learn cross-cultural communication skills. 
  1. Versatile career prospects. As the world now recognizes the importance of human capital and talent management, the IHRD program is great for those who work or will like to work as policy makers in labor, training, and education-related segments in the government, or as human resource professionals in the personnel/HR office of any organization. After graduation, students can pursue managerial/specialist positions at corporations, provide HR consulting services, manage career and training centers, or start their own business. Many IHRD alumni now work as high-ranking government officials or as managers in well-known companies such as Asus, HTC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Wistron Corporation, Citi Bank, Cathay United Bank, etc.
  1. Connection to the leading industries in Taiwan. Taiwan leads the world with its highly competitive technology industry and is also well-known for its vibrant service sectors such as banking and retail. This MBA program holds regular learning activities such as industry field trips, speeches from practitioners, workshops and conferences, linking students to these leading industries. IHRD is located in Taipei city, which is the capital and business center of Taiwan, making it convenient to conduct internships during the study.
  1. Easy access to Chinese language and culture learning. National Taiwan Normal University was ranked 28th worldwide in the field of education by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2021 due to its leading research in Chinese language teaching and science education among 40,000 universities. NTNU is also the home for the largest and the most renowned Chinese language center (Mandarin Training Center), with around 1,700 students from more than 70 countries enrolled each academic quarter.

The award is co-sponsored by the National Taiwan Normal University.

Grant Length
12 Months
Grant Period
September Start

The grant period is 12 months.

Grants must begin in September, 2024, prior to the FSE Welcome Reception (usually the Friday after Labor Day).

The grant is initially awarded for 12 months, and renewal for the second year is dependent upon the grantee’s academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

The post-arrival orientation is usually held the Friday after Labor Day.

Candidate Profile

Candidate must have received a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment and intend to pursue a two-year master's degree. Strong academic credentials in their area of specialization are expected. A good capacity for studying and living in a cross-cultural setting is necessary. Candidates must specify to which program they are applying and will be evaluated against that cohort.

Grantees cannot be accompanied by dependents.

Eligibility
Dual citizens of this country are NOT eligible
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
9 Months
  • Candidates currently residing in Taiwan (or those who will be living there during the 2023-2024 academic year) will not be considered.
  • A candidate who has lived outside the United States for five or more consecutive years in the six-year period preceding the date of application will be ineligible.
  • Individuals with dual U.S.-Taiwan citizenship or permanent residency are not eligible.
Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Special Application Instructions

Applicants must select “NTNU Human Resource (MBA)” in the Award Name field of the application.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Not Required

A working knowledge of Mandarin or Taiwanese is useful, but not required. Mandarin study in Taiwan is highly encouraged.

Critical Language Enhancement Award

The Critical Language Enhancement Award (CLEA) provides an opportunity for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees to receive intensive language study in addition to their research/study grants. The award provides tuition reimbursement for grantees to pursue language training in the host countries. Application for CLEA is made in conjunction with the Fulbright U.S. Student application. However, being awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student grant does not guarantee receipt of CLEA since review of each award is conducted separately and is contingent upon several factors. In Taiwan, only degree-seeking students pursuing Master's studies taught in English will be eligible for CLEA. For additional information and requirements on the award, please see Critical Language Enhancement Award details.

Acceptable Language: Mandarin

Prior Language Study: Prior language study is not required.

Dates and Timing: 16 weeks, beginning from the first semester; the start date of CLEA is the same as the start date of the Master’s degree program award in the fall semester. CLEA recipients will be expected to arrive in the first week of September to begin intensive language with private tutoring arranged by the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan). CLEA languages classes will take place through an exclusive, close partnership with FSE-approved language tutors. All instructors are well-trained in TECL pedagogy, and they offer all levels of language instruction from beginner to advanced.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start

No letter of affiliation is required upon application. Candidates must be accepted by both the Fulbright Commission in Taiwan and the university program.

APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE ACCEPTED BY THE UNIVERSITY. A separate application to the university is required. Applicants not only have to apply to the Fulbright award, but also MUST be accepted by the university. Please look up and respect the program application deadline for the university program.

Once a Fulbright Finalist gains admission to the master’s degree program, a copy of the admission letter must be provided to the Commission.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits

The grant provides recipients with full tuition support at National Taiwan Normal University, housing in a student dormitory, round trip airfare, a monthly living allowance, and national health insurance for two years as long as the candidate maintains satisfactory academic standards. Please visit the Fulbright Taiwan website for more financial information.

Housing Arrangements

The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan) will book the grantees in a hotel for first four nights close to the office. The grantees are offered a one-time-only settling-in allowance and a stipend.

The host institution will offer grantees a student dormitory at their university in a two-person dorm room.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Eligible Programs

National Taiwan Normal University

International Master’s Program in International Human Resource Development 

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EAP@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://www.fulbright.org.tw
Additional Online Resources
Education in Taiwan: https://www.taiwan.gov.tw/content_9.php
Learn Chinese in Taiwan: https://lmit.edu.tw/lc
List of Universities and Colleges in Taiwan: https://english.moe.gov.tw/cp-21-14441-4EC5E-1.html