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The Taiwan Fellowship 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for scholars passionate about Taiwan, China, and the Asia-Pacific region to conduct advanced research in a fully funded environment. Sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Republic of China (Taiwan), this fellowship aims to attract international researchers, including a special focus on scholars from the Czech Republic.
- 🌏 Research Focus: Advanced studies on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, regional security, diplomacy, technology policy, and global supply chains.
- 🎓 Eligibility: Open to foreign nationals, faculty members, postdocs, doctoral candidates, and students.
- 💼 Rewards: Monthly research grant, round-trip economy airfare, group accident insurance.
- 📅 Duration: 3-12 months, starting between January 1 to December 31, 2026.
- 📝 Application Process: Online submission by June 30, 2025; document deadline by July 1, 2025.
- 📄 Required Documents: Online application, CV, research proposal, recommendation letters.
- 🏛️ Host Institutions: Fellows hosted by Taiwanese universities or research institutions.
- 📢 Result Announcement: Expected in early November 2025.
Designation
Type: Fully-funded research fellowship
Duration: 3 to 12 months
Opportunity at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Type | Fully-funded research fellowship |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2025 (online application), July 1, 2025 (document submission) |
| Rewards | Monthly research grant, round-trip economy airfare, group accident insurance |
| Duration | 3-12 months, starting January 1, 2026, and ending by December 31, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | Early November 2025 |
Research Area
- Taiwan Studies
- Cross-Strait Relations
- China Studies
- Sinology
- Asia-Pacific Affairs
- Related social sciences and humanities disciplines
Location
Country: Taiwan
Host Institutions: Taiwanese universities or research institutions
Eligibility/Qualification
- Foreign nationals
- Faculty members (Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors)
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Doctoral Candidates and Students
Description
The Taiwan Fellowship 2026 is designed to support global academics in advanced research focused on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, regional security, diplomacy, disinformation, technology policy, and global supply chains. Selected fellows will receive:
- A monthly research grant (NT$60,000 for Professors and NT$50,000 for other eligible applicants)
- Round-trip economy airfare (up to NT$60,000 for travel from Europe)
- Group accident insurance (coverage up to NT$1,000,000 including NT$50,000 medical insurance)
- Flexible research periods between 3–12 months
How to Apply
- Submit your online application through the official portal: Taiwan Fellowship Application between May 1 and June 30, 2025.
- After completing the online application, print and mail your application materials to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), Prague, postmarked by July 1, 2025.
- Required documents:
- Completed online application form
- Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
- Three-page research proposal (in English)
- Two recommendation letters (or one recommendation letter and one consent letter from the highest authority of your institution)
Last Date to Apply
Application Period: May 1 to June 30, 2025
Document Submission Deadline: Postmarked by July 1, 2025
For more information, please visit the official website.
