TaiwanPostdoc, PhDNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedMOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2028: 3–12 Months of Research in Taiwan with NT$50,000–60,000 a Month
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A fellowship funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and run by the Center for Chinese Studies at the National Central Library, hosting foreign researchers at Taiwanese universities and research centres for 3 to 12 months in Taiwan studies, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs and Sinology, as well as policy topics such as energy security, undersea cables and supply-chain resilience. Eligible applicants are professors, faculty members, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students in related departments at universities outside Taiwan, research fellows of equivalent rank at academic institutions, and candidates recommended by Taiwan's missions abroad. The monthly stipend is NT$60,000 for professors, associate professors and senior research fellows and NT$50,000 for assistant professors, postdocs and doctoral students, with one round-trip economy ticket and NT$1 million of accident insurance. The 2027 round was open from 1 May to 30 June 2026 (closed); the 2028 round is expected in the same period in 2027 on the fellowship website, with research starting from January 2028.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsNT$50,000–60,000 a month
Depending on academic rank.
Round-trip ticket
Economy class, most direct route.
Insurance
NT$1 million accident insurance.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: Taiwan, China, Hong Kong SAR China, Macao SAR China (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: NT$50,000–60,000 a month, Round-trip ticket, Insurance.
Eligible levels: Postdoc, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application on the Taiwan Fellowship website, Research proposal and work plan, CV and publication list.
There are two routes depending on your country and programme: nomination through the host country's embassy or your home ministry, or an application through a participating university where available. Each route has its own deadlines and quotas, so check which route is open for your country on the official website (https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw/eng/news_detail.aspx?sn=2724). ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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