MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025–2026
- Omran Aburayya
- May 20
- 3 min read
If you are an academic expert, doctoral candidate, or researcher passionate about Taiwan, cross-strait relations, or Sinology, the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to pursue your research in one of Asia’s most dynamic academic environments. Applications for the 2025–2026 cycle are now open. This fully funded fellowship allows scholars to conduct advanced research at Taiwan’s top universities and academic institutions with generous financial and institutional support.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan launched this initiative to strengthen scholarly exchange and enhance global understanding of Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. With over 1,500 fellows from 93 countries awarded since its inception, the program continues to attract world-class researchers in fields related to international relations, political science, history, and area studies.
🗒️ MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Summary
Location: Taiwan
Host Institutions: Universities and research institutions in Taiwan
Academic Level: Postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, professors, and research fellows
Target Group: International researchers from any country
Fields of Focus: Taiwan-related research, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific regional studies, and Sinology
Value and Coverage: Monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, accident insurance
Duration: 3 to 12 months
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Start Date: January 2026 onwards
Eligible to: Foreign academics, doctoral candidates, or experts affiliated with research institutions or universities outside Taiwan
🎓 Fellowship Overview
The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship supports scholars conducting research in fields that deepen international understanding of Taiwan's role in regional and global affairs. Research topics may include but are not limited to Taiwan’s diplomacy, geopolitics in East Asia, cross-strait relations, democratic development, and Chinese studies (Sinology).
Fellows are hosted at leading academic institutions across Taiwan and receive administrative support from the Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) at the National Central Library in Taipei.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Monthly Grant:
NT$60,000 for professors, associate professors, and senior researchers
NT$50,000 for assistant professors, postdocs, and doctoral candidates
Travel Support: One round-trip, economy-class airfare from your home country to Taiwan
Insurance: Accident and medical insurance up to NT$1 million
Duration: Minimum 3 months to a maximum of 12 months
Research Access: Support in securing affiliation with local universities or research institutes
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
Foreign nationals who are professors, associate/assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or doctoral program students.
Scholars affiliated with overseas academic institutions.
Individuals recommended by Taiwan's overseas embassies with research focusing on Taiwan’s foreign relations or cross-strait relations.
Not currently holding or applying for another Taiwan-based research fellowship for the same project.
📝 Application Procedure
Step 1: Prepare Required Documents
Resume with a list of publications
Research proposal
Two letters of recommendation, OR one letter of recommendation and one letter of agreement from the applicant’s department head
Step 2: Online Application
Complete the online form and upload all documents via the MOFA Fellowship Portal
Step 3: Submit Hard Copy
Print and send a hard copy of your application to the nearest ROC (Taiwan) Embassy or Representative Office.
Step 4: Selection
MOFA and affiliated institutions will assess submissions with input from ROC overseas offices.
Step 5: Secure Host Institution
Applicants must obtain a letter of consent from a Taiwanese university or research center willing to host their research.
Step 6: Submit Consent Letter
Email the consent letter to:
twjob2@ncl.edu.tw by December 31, 2025
Step 7: Grant Authorization
Successful candidates will receive a Grant Authorization Letter, officially confirming the fellowship.
Step 8: Visa and Arrival
Apply for an “FR” visa using the authorization letter and begin your research in Taiwan in 2026.
ℹ️ Additional Information
Administered by: Center for Chinese Studies, National Central Library, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Jerry Liao
Tel: +886-2-2361-9132 ext. 318
Email: twfellowship@ncl.edu.tw
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