Applications are open for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025, funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This fully funded fellowship is for international professors, post-doctoral researchers, and doctoral students to conduct research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan. The research should focus on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, or Chinese studies (Sinology).
Over 1,400 researchers from more than 93 countries have been accepted by 2024. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cover round-trip airfare, a generous monthly stipend, and accident and medical insurance. The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship lasts from 3 to 12 months and starts in January 2025. More details about eligibility and how to apply are provided below.
Fellowship Location:
- Can be taken at universities and institutions in Taiwan.
Research Topics:
- Research related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology.
Financial Benefits:
- Economy class airfare to/from Taiwan (direct route).
- Monthly grants paid at the beginning of each month:
- NT$60,000 for Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, or Associate Research Fellows.
- NT$50,000 for Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, or Doctoral Candidates.
- Accident insurance and medical insurance for accidental injuries.
Eligibility:
- Open to Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, Associate Research Fellows, Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, and Doctoral Candidates.
Research Focus:
- Research must be related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, or Sinology.
Requirements
- Application form
- Research proposal (3 pages in standard research format)
- Resume (including a list of publications)
- 2 letters of recommendation (or one recommendation letter and one consent letter from your institute's chief administrator)
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