Is the 2027 Taiwan Fellowship open?
No. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
How much is the monthly grant?
TWD 60,000 for senior academics/researchers and TWD 50,000 for assistant professors, postdocs and doctoral-level applicants.
Does it cover travel?
Yes. MOFA provides round-trip economy airfare subject to its reimbursement ceiling.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A 3–12 month Taiwan research fellowship supporting international scholars studying Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs, Sinology and selected policy themes.
Other verified benefits
TWD 60,000/month for professors/associate professors/researchers; TWD 50,000/month for assistant professors, postdocs, PhD candidates/students and others; round-trip economy airfare subject to MOFA cap and accident insurance.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Family expenses and costs beyond the monthly grant, airfare ceiling and insurance are not separately guaranteed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Foreign professors, researchers, postdocs, PhD candidates/students or other embassy-recommended experts conducting relevant Taiwan/Asia-Pacific or policy research can apply.
Applicants conduct research at a university or academic institution in Taiwan. Fellowship length ranges from three months to one year.
Eligible countries
Foreign scholars, researchers, doctoral candidates and PhD students meeting programme criteria.
Language requirements
Research-language ability appropriate to the project.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Research proposal
- CV or résumé
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Host supervisor commitment letter
- Passport/ID
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next annual May–June call.
- Prepare a Taiwan-focused research proposal and academic CV.
- Identify a Taiwan host institution and obtain consent if required.
- Submit through the official Taiwan Fellowship system.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship?
The 2027 fellowship pays TWD 60,000 per month to professors, associate professors and equivalent researchers, and TWD 50,000 to assistant professors, postdocs and doctoral-level applicants.