Taiwan Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Description

The Taiwan Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications from international scholars and researchers, including those in the Czech Republic, who wish to conduct research in Taiwan. Administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), this prestigious program supports studies related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, China, Asia-Pacific regional issues, and Sinology, particularly within the fields of social sciences and humanities.

About the Taiwan Fellowship

Established in 2010, the Taiwan Fellowship Program aims to promote international academic exchange by inviting foreign scholars, professors, and doctoral researchers to conduct research at Taiwan’s leading universities and academic institutions.

It supports research in areas such as:

1. Taiwan’s foreign policy and comprehensive diplomacy
2. Regional security and Asia-Pacific geopolitics
3. Cross-strait relations with China
4. Disinformation and information warfare
5. Global supply chains and economic diplomacy
6. Science and technology policy
7. Sinology and Chinese studies

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants of the 2026 Taiwan Fellowship will receive the following support:

1. Monthly Research Grant:
2. NT$60,000 for Professors, Associate Professors, Researchers
3. NT$50,000 for Assistant Professors, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Doctoral Students
4. One round-trip economy-class airfare, up to NT$60,000 for applicants from Europe
5. Group accident insurance during the stay in Taiwan:
6. NT$1,000,000 accident insurance
7. NT$50,000 accident medical coverage
8. Flexible research duration: Minimum of 3 months, up to 12 months (must be continuous)
9. Research period window: Must begin on or after January 1, 2026 and end by December 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Taiwan Fellowship 2026, applicants must:

1. Be non-Taiwanese citizens (foreign nationals)
2. Be academics or researchers in the field of humanities or social sciences
3. Hold the position of:
4. Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
5. Postdoctoral Researcher
6. Doctoral Candidate or Doctoral Student
7. Conduct research in one or more of the following areas:
8. Taiwan studies
9. Cross-strait relations
10. Chinese politics or society
11. Asia-Pacific regional affairs
12. Sinology

Application Process

oposals and documentation ahead of the June 30, 2025 deadline.

Application Procedure

Follow these steps to apply for the Taiwan Fellowship 2026:

Step 1: Online Application

1. Complete the online application form at the official website.
2. Deadline: June 30, 2025

Step 2: Submit Documents by Post

1. Send the required documents by July 1, 2025 (based on the postmark) to:
2. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), Prague
3. Address: Evropská 33C, 160 00 Praha 6
4. (Write “Application for the 2026 Taiwan Fellowship” on the envelope)

Required Documents:

1. Printed application form from the online system
2. Curriculum Vitae (with publication list)
3. Research Proposal (3 pages in English, following academic format)
4. Two recommendation letters, or
5. One recommendation letter and one consent letter from the applicant’s institutional head

Selection Timeline

1. Application period: May 1 – June 30, 2025
2. Document submission deadline: July 1, 2025
3. Final results announcement: Expected in early November 2025
4. Research must commence no earlier than January 1, 2026, and be completed by December 31, 2026

Conclusion

The Taiwan Fellowship is a unique opportunity for scholars interested in Taiwan and Asia-Pacific affairs to conduct funded research in one of Asia’s most dynamic democracies. With generous grants, academic resources, and cultural immersion, this program fosters deep international academic engagement and collaboration.

Interested scholars should begin preparing their pr