MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-2026: Fully Funded Research Scholarship

Are you an international scholar or researcher looking to advance your studies in Taiwan? Great news! Applications for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. This fully funded fellowship supports foreign researchers conducting studies related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology.

About the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Fellowship is designed to support global scholars in conducting advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan. Since its inception, the program has welcomed 934 scholars from 78 countries. It also includes 12 APEC Fellowship openings exclusively for scholars from developing APEC economies.

Fellowship Benefits

The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship provides:

• Monthly stipend:

  • NT$60,000 for professors, associate professors, research fellows, and associate research fellows.

  • NT$50,000 for assistant professors, assistant research fellows, and doctoral candidates.

• One round-trip economy-class ticket for the most direct route between the applicant’s country of residence and Taiwan.

• Accident insurance with coverage of NT$1 million, plus an additional NT$50,000 for medical insurance related to accidental injuries.

Note: Recipients cannot receive scholarships from other governmental agencies or work part-time in Taiwan without MOFA’s approval.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or equivalent research fellows in overseas academic institutions.

• Submit a research paper of at least 20 pages within three months of completing the fellowship.

• Attend academic seminars and relevant activities organized by MOFA during their stay in Taiwan.

Research Fields Covered

• Social Studies

• Humanities

• Regional Studies

• Sinology

• Cross-Strait Relations

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Prepare Required Documents:

   • Resume (including a list of publications)

   • Research proposal

   • Two letters of recommendation

   • One letter of agreement from the highest administrative director of your institution

2. Complete the Online Application:

   • Submit the required documents online.

   • Print and mail a copy to the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Embassy or Representative Office in your country.

Important Dates

• Application Period: May 1 to June 30, 2025

• Research Start Date: As early as January 2026

Apply Now

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your research in Taiwan. For more details and to apply, visit the Official MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Website.