The National Applied Research Laboratories Foundation is currently accepting applications for the "First Batch of Visiting Research Fellows for the Year 2026" until October 23rd, 2025. The pertinent details are as follows:

1. Eligibility criteria are twofold: (1) Full-time Associate Professors or above employed at domestic public or private universities and colleges; (2) Full-time Research Fellows (or equivalent positions) or above employed at public or government-established academic institutions and government agencies’ science and technology research and development units.

2. The tenure for visiting research shall range from three to six months (within the period from February to July 2026). Applicants must obtain consent from their employing institution and undertake the research during their leave of absence.

3. Interested applicants are requested to submit their application forms to the Office of Research and Development, Research Enterprise Division, by 12:00 noon on October 27th, 2025 (Monday).

4. Attached are the "Guidelines for Visiting Research Fellows" and the application form template. Additional information can also be accessed and downloaded from the institute’s website at https://www.niar.org.tw/.