Sharpening thinking skills while exploring language patterns
Any creative, language-related topic is welcome!
Language is one of humanity's most remarkable abilities. Through language, we understand one another, record history, tell stories, and drive civilization forward. Linguistics research blends the rigorous analytical methods of natural science with the humanistic empathy of the social sciences — making it a uniquely interdisciplinary field. We invite all middle school students in Taiwan to explore language through their own creative research questions and share their findings with peers.
Investigate language phenomena around you, formulate your own research questions, and experience the joy of linguistic research firsthand.
Present your work as a short research paper and a poster at the conference. Any creative, language-related topic is welcome!
Open to all middle/high school students in Taiwan (including international schools and home-schooled students). Teams of up to 3 students are allowed.
Top 8 finalists will receive qualification for the 2027 Taiwan IOL Selection Round 2, advancing toward the international linguistics olympiad.
Key dates from registration to the final presentation
Register online by completing the form and uploading your payment receipt.
| General | Rural / Remote ＊ | |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round (incl. reviewer fee) | NTD 800 / person | NTD 600 / person |
| Finals (incl. reviewer & venue fee) | NTD 1,200 / person | NTD 900 / person |
＊ Rural eligibility is determined by Taiwan's official Remote Area List, which includes Hualien, Taitung, and outlying islands, as well as regions classified under the National Development Council central/southern Taiwan standards.
⚠ Please keep your transfer receipt and upload it with your registration form!
Please ensure your submission meets all formatting requirements before uploading.
Investigating_the_Language_of_Martians_Chen_Lin_Huang.pdf
Papers are evaluated across six dimensions
Relevant to linguistics and demonstrates originality
Clearly articulates the research background, motivation, objectives, and research questions
Objective and clear, with appropriate citations of relevant literature
Clearly describes data collection and analysis procedures
Reasonable, complete, and logically consistent; figures and tables are accurate and results are interpreted appropriately
Conclusion addresses the research questions and offers insights; references follow APA format and are complete
Shortlisted works are invited to present posters at the annual conference and compete for prizes
Explore outstanding works from previous Taiwan Middle School Linguistics Science Fairs
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