The National Applied Research Laboratories Foundation is currently accepting applications for the "Second Batch of Visiting Researchers for the Year 2026" until April 30th, 2026. The relevant 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 Associate 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 visiting research period ranges from three to six months (between August 2026 and January 2027). Applicants must obtain consent from their employing institution and undertake the visit during their leave of absence.

3. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Research and Development by April 23rd, 2026 (proof of leave may be provided prior to the visit).

4. Relevant information can be found and downloaded from the institute’s website at https://www.niar.org.tw/.

5. Contact person at Yuntech: Ms. Li Chang-ju, Office of Research and Development, extension 2522.