The Government of Taiwan has finally announced the call for applications for its flagship MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Programme 2027. A fully funded fellowship program established by the Government of Taiwan offers an incredible opportunity for outstanding scholars and researchers from across the world to conduct advanced research in cross-strait relations, Taiwan, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology at leading academic or research institutes in Taiwan.
The fellowship is seeking applications from professors, associate professors, researchers, and doctoral students from related departments at foreign institutes. The MOFA fellowship lasts 3-12 months, during which participants will engage in cutting-edge research in a state-of-the-art environment. Since its establishment, it has awarded up to 1500 fellowships to aspiring scholars from over 90 countries. No application fee is required to apply for the program. The application window for the year 2027 is May 1 to June 30, 2026. Interested applicants need to submit their online application via the official portal, which we will provide at the bottom of the page. Learn more about the MOFA Taiwan fellowship below.
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Overview
- Host Country: Taiwan
- Funded by: Government of Taiwan
- Programme: MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Programme
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 3-12 Months
- Application Window: May 1st – June 30, 2026
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Research Areas
- Taiwan Studies
- International Relation
- Asia Pacific & Indo-Pacific
- China Studies / Sinology
- Economic & trade
- Cross Strait Relations
- Democracy, Media, and Disinformation
- Technology
- Climate Policy and Energy Security
- Global Governance, Law & Human Rights
Fellowship Coverage
It’s a fully funded fellowship by the Government of Taiwan. The fellows will receive the following support:
- Fellows recieve monthly grants for the duration of the program:
- Professors, research fellows, and associate professors receive: NT$60,000
- Doctoral students, assistant professors, and post-doctoral researchers receive: NT$50,000.
- Round-trip airfare coverage to and from Taiwan
- Medical Insurance for accidental injuries
Who can Apply?
To be eligible for the Taiwan MOFA fellowship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Accepting applications from all Foreign nationals
- Taiwanese nationals are not eligible to apply
- The fellowship is intended for university professors, Associate/assistant professors, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, Doctoral students, and research fellows at academic institutes
- Applicants must be affiliated with a recognized academic and research institute outside Taiwan
- Demonstrate a strong research background
- The proposed research project should be related to the cross-strait relations, Taiwan, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology
- Strong English communication skills
- NO IELTS/TOEFL required
Benefits
- The fellowship covers all your costs
- Fellows gain access to the leading Taiwanese institutes
- Gain international research experience
- Gain exposure to the Taiwanese institutes
- Conduct research in state-of-the-art labs
- Expand your networks with researchers and professors
- Strong addition to your Resume
- Experience life in Taiwan
Required Documents
- Printed copy of the form after completing the online application
- Resume/CV
- Research proposal related to the areas mentioned above
- Two letters of Recommendations
- Copy of Passport/ID
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How to Apply?
The application process for the MOFA Taiwan fellowship is online via the offical portal. Applicants meeting the fellowship requirement need to visit the official website below, complete their online registration, and upload the required documents.
After completing the application, print your entire form and mail it with supporting documents to the Taiwan Embassy or representative office in your home country.
Application Period: May 1 – June 30, 2026
For more details visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR TAIWAN FELLOWSHIP 2027
