MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-2026 [Fully Funded] Deadline 31 May, 2025

Applications for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-2026 are now available. The MOFA Fellowship is a fully funded research program set up by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign experts and scholars. It focuses on important topics like cross-strait relations the Asia-Pacific region and Sinology. There are 12 spots open for Chinese Taipei APEC fellows from developing APEC economies. Selected candidates can do their research in Taiwan for 3 to 12 months. The fellowship offers great benefits such as a monthly grant, a round-trip economy class ticket and accidental insurance. This program gives researchers access to the latest tools and methods in a supportive environment. Participants must follow MOFA’s requirements and local laws. The experience can boost both their skills and career prospects.

Key Points:

• Fully Funded Opportunity: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs covers all research costs.
• Research Focus: Main areas are cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific studies, and Sinology.
• Limited Openings: Only 12 spots for Chinese Taipei APEC fellows from developing APEC economies.
• Duration of Stay: Research can last from 3 months up to a year.
• Attractive Benefits: Includes monthly funding round-trip flights and insurance.
• Career Impact: Provides international research experience to help grow your academic or professional profile while following MOFA guidelines and local laws.

MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Summary

Fellowship Benefits

1- Monthly Funding

• For Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, or Associate Research Fellows:
  • NT$60,000 per month
• For Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, or Doctoral Candidates:
  • NT$50,000 per month
• Payment Timing: Received at the start of each month

2- Flight Ticket Support

• What’s Covered:
  • One round-trip economy ticket (most direct route from your home country to Taiwan)

3- Insurance Coverage

• Accident Insurance: NT$1,000,000
• Additional Medical Coverage: NT$50,000 (for accidental injuries)

Eligibility Criteria

1- Study Area

• Must be in social sciences or humanities.
• Research must focus on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Mainland China, Asia-Pacific region or Sinology.

2- Who Qualifies

• Must be a foreign national working at a university or research institute abroad.
• Must be one of these:
  • Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor
  • Post-doctoral researcher, Doctoral candidate or PhD student
  • Research fellow (or similar role)
• People recommended by Taiwan’s overseas offices (if their work relates to Taiwan’s foreign or cross-strait policies) can also apply.
• Open to applicants from all countries

3- Language Rules

• All research proposals and communication must be in English.

4- Who Cannot Apply

• Anyone already doing research teaching or studying in Taiwan.

5- After the Research

• Must submit a written report (at least 20 pages) within 3 months after finishing.
• Must join academic events and seminars organized by MOFA while in Taiwan.

Required Documents

• Online application form.
• Detailed resume with publication list if any.
• 3-page research proposal in standard format.
• Two recommendation letters.
• Or one recommendation letter plus one approval letter from your institute’s director.

Application Process for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-2026

First fill out the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship online application form. Then gather all the required documents mentioned above. Next submit everything to your nearest Taiwan embassy or office for initial review. After that wait for the MOFA committee to process your application. You’ll also need to get a research approval letter from a Taiwan university or research institute. Apply link is below.

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