Taiwan Fellowship 2025 Now Accepting Applications – Fully Funded

Introduction

The Taiwan Fellowship 2025, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan), invites global scholars to apply for a prestigious opportunity to conduct research at academic institutions in Taiwan.

This fellowship supports international experts in the humanities and social sciences who are working on topics related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, mainland China, the Asia-Pacific region, or Sinology.

Fellowship Highlights

• Host Country: Taiwan
• Application Period: May 1 – July 30, 2025
• Research Duration: 3 to 12 months (between January 1 and December 31, 2025)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Fellowship Provider: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Applicants:

Applicants must be foreign nationals who are currently one of the following:

• Professors, Associate Professors, or Assistant Professors
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• Doctoral Candidates or Doctoral Program Students
• Research Fellows at equivalent levels in overseas academic institutions

Note: Candidates currently studying, teaching, or conducting research in Taiwan are not eligible.

Fields of Study

The Taiwan Fellowship is open to scholars in the social sciences and humanities with research topics related to:

• Taiwan Studies
• Cross-Strait Relations
• Mainland China Studies
• Asia-Pacific Regional Studies
• Sinology

Fellowship Benefits

1. Travel Subsidy

• One round-trip economy-class ticket from the applicant’s country to Taiwan
• Maximum reimbursement: NT$35,000 (approx. USD 1,080)
• Recipients must provide tickets, receipts, and boarding passes upon arrival

2. Monthly Stipend

• NT$60,000 (approx. USD 1,850): Professors, associate professors, and senior research fellows
• NT$50,000 (approx. USD 1,540): Assistant professors, postdocs, PhD students, and others endorsed by ROC missions

Fellowship Duration

• Minimum: 3 months
• Maximum: 12 months
• Research must take place within the 2025 calendar year

Apply Also:

• Nova Institute Media Fellowship 2025 with $60,000 Grant
• Fully Funded SAI Graduate Fellowship 2025 at University of Notre Dame

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following to the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta:

1. Completed online application form (print after submission)

   • Apply at: http://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw

2. Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)

3. Three-page research proposal (standard academic format)

4. Two letters of recommendation OR

   • One letter of recommendation + one consent letter from the applicant’s institution head

Submission Address:
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta
Gedung Artha Graha, 17th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Complete and submit the online application form at
   http://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw

2. Print the application and gather all required documents

3. Send your full application package to the designated TETO office in your region

Final Notes

This fellowship is a unique opportunity for international researchers to engage deeply with Taiwan’s academic community and contribute to global understanding of its political, cultural, and historical significance.

For full guidelines, visit the official Taiwan Fellowship Program Website.

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