MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Largest Fellowship by the Taiwanese Government. The applications for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2026 are open. This International Fellowship is funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Fellowship is open to international Foreign Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Post-Doctoral researchers, Doctoral Candidates, or candidates enrolled in a Doctoral program to carry out research in universities or academic institutions in Taiwan. The research must be related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology (Chinese studies). By the year 2025, the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship had accepted over 1500 scholars hailing from 93 different countries. The duration of the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship is from 3 to 12 months. More details about the eligibility requirements and the application process are below.

Details About MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2026 by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Host Country: Taiwan
• Host Universities: Taiwan Universities and Research Institutes
• Fellowship Duration: 3 to 12 Months
• Deadline: 30th June 2025

Fellowship Location

The Fellowship can be taken in Taiwan Universities and Institutions.

Research Topics and Areas

Research related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology.

Financial Benefits

• Economy Class Airfare Ticket to/from Taiwan (Direct Route)
• Monthly grants are paid at the beginning of every month.
  • Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, or Associate Research Fellows: NT$60,000
  • Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, or Doctoral Candidates: NT$50,000.
• Accident insurance (plus medical insurance for accidental injuries).

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fellowship is open to all Nationals.
• The Taiwan MOFA Fellowship accepts Associate Professors, Research Fellows, Associate Research Fellows, Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, and Doctoral Candidates.
• The research must be related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology.

Required Documents

• Application form
• Research proposal (3 pages with a standard research format)
• Resume (including a list of publications)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (Or one recommendation letter and one letter of consent from the chief administrator of your institute).

How to Apply for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025?

Applicants should first complete and submit the online application form. After completing the online form, applicants should print it and mail it, along with the required documents, to the Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office closest to their country of residence.

• Here is a List of the Taiwan Embassy and Representative Office 
• For Online Application Form: Visit Here

The Official Link to the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship is below.