; or (B) an organization outside of Taiwan authorities, whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow and the agency of the United States Government from which the fellow had been employed. (e) Pilot program Notwithstanding any requirement under this section, during fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary of State may select fewer than 10 fellows for placement in a parliamentary office, ministry, or other agency of Taiwan authorities for a period shorter than 1 year. 5. Program requirements (a) Eligibility requirements A United States citizen is eligible for a fellowship under section 4 if he or she— (1) is an employee of the United States Government; (2) has at least 2 years of experience in any branch of the United States Government; (3) has a strong career interest in the relationship between the United States and countries in the Indo-Pacific region; (4) has demonstrated his or her commitment to further service in the United States Government; and (5) meets any other qualifications established by the Department of State, the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, its implementing partner. (b) Responsibilities of fellows Each recipient of a fellowship under this Act shall agree, as a condition of such fellowship— (1) to maintain satisfactory progress in language training and appropriate behavior in Taiwan, as determined by the Department of State, the American Institute in Taiwan and, as appropriate, its implementing partner; (2) to refrain from engaging in any intelligence or intelligence-related activity on behalf of the United States Government; and (3) to continue Federal Government employment for a period of not less than 2 years after the conclusion of the fellowship. (c) Responsibilities of implementing partner (1) Selection of fellows The implementing partner, in close coordination with the Department of State and the American Institute in Taiwan, shall— (A) make efforts to recruit fellowship candidates who reflect the diversity of the United States