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AI-Assisted Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

International Research & Training Program | Summer 2026 (Taiwan)

Program Overview [Application closed 2026. 5.10]

This program focuses on developing an AI-assisted fall prevention system that integrates image recognition and home-based exercise interventions. Participants will explore how smart technologies can detect environmental hazards in real time and provide personalized exercise recommendations for older adults.

Program Duration

May – August 2026 (3 months)

Minimum participation: Full program duration

Includes community site visits to experience Taiwan’s Long-Term Care system.

Facilities & Training

Participants will have access to:

• AI image recognition systems

• Environmental sensing equipment

• Hands-on system development & data collection

• Work alongside occupational therapists and community practitioners to co-develop innovative solutions.

Eligibility

International undergraduate or graduate students (Hold non-Taiwan degree)

• Backgrounds in:

• Occupational Therapy

• Rehabilitation

• Public Health

• Health-related fields

English proficiency for academic participation

English proficiency for academic participation is required. Applicants should provide valid proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or an equivalent standardized test). This requirement may be waived for those whose native language is English or who are from countries where English is the primary language of instruction. Alternatively, applicants who are fluent in Chinese, including reading and writing, may also be exempt from the English proficiency requirement.

Scholarship & Support

Accommodation provided

Living allowance: ~NTD 20,000/month

Application closed.