The Taipei Medical University (TMU) invites applications for the Southbound Policy Elite Program 2025, a fully funded academic exchange initiative aimed at aspiring professionals and graduates from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. This program offers advanced healthcare training, language immersion, and cross-cultural academic experiences in Taiwan from September 2025 to January 2026.

  • 🌏 Host University: Taipei Medical University (TMU), Taiwan
  • 📅 Program Duration: 5 months (September 2025 – January 2026)
  • 💸 Coverage: Fully Funded
  • 📅 Application Deadline: July 4, 2025
  • 🌍 Eligible Regions: Southeast Asia, South Asia, Oceania

What the Program Offers:

  • 🎓 Comprehensive support and access to TMU’s facilities
  • 🛫 Round-trip airfare and monthly stipend
  • 🏫 Language training in Mandarin
  • 🔬 Hands-on lab work and participation in cultural activities
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Areas of Study & Training:

  • 🏥 Healthcare & Medical Fields: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Long-Term Care, Digital Health
  • 🧪 Laboratory & Research-Focused Areas: Biomedical Engineering, Neurological Disorders, Pharmacology, Medicinal Resources, Clinical Nutrition, Data-Driven Healthcare Technologies

Who Should Apply:

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s degree holders in relevant fields
  • 🌏 Citizens of eligible countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, or Oceania
  • 📚 Strong academic background and interest in Taiwanese healthcare systems

Designation

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Research Area

  • Healthcare and Medical Fields
  • Laboratory and Research-Focused Areas

Location

Taipei Medical University (TMU), Taiwan

Eligibility/Qualification

Applicants must:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (medicine, biological sciences, data analysis, etc.).
  • Be citizens of eligible countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, or Oceania.
  • Demonstrate a strong academic background and interest in Taiwanese healthcare systems.
  • Meet the English language proficiency requirements:
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 72
  • TOEFL ITP: 543
  • NEW TOEIC: 785
  • PTE: 50

Job Description

The TMU Southbound Policy Elite Program offers recipients:

  • Monthly stipends for living expenses
  • Round-trip airfare tickets
  • Full tuition coverage
  • Access to state-of-the-art labs and research facilities
  • Participation in cultural and extracurricular activities
  • Language training in Mandarin
  • Hands-on lab work for skill development

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application form available on the TMU application portal and submit the following documents:

  1. Online Application Form
  2. CV/Resume
  3. English Proficiency Certificate
  4. Statement of Purpose
  5. Proof of Education (diplomas, transcripts, or certificates)
  6. Financial Statement (showing at least USD $1,000)

Last Date to Apply

Applications must be submitted by July 4, 2025.

For additional details and to apply, please visit the official TMU application portal.

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