Applications are currently being accepted for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Fellowship Program 2027. Intersted applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Program
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Republic of China (Taiwan), offers the Taiwan Fellowship to support scholars worldwide in their academic pursuits.The Taiwan Fellowship provides substantial financial assistance, including monthly grants, travel subsidies, and accident insurance, ensuring that scholars can focus entirely on their research. The program also facilitates connections with Taiwanese academic institutions, promoting collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
Benefits of MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Program
The following are the benefits of the Taiwan Fellowship for 2027:
- Monthly Grants:
- NT$60,000 for professors, associate professors, research fellows, or associate research fellows
- NT$50,000 for assistant professors, assistant research fellows, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and other qualified candidates
- Travel Subsidy:
- One round-trip economy-class ticket with a maximum subsidy based on the region (e.g., NT$35,000 for Northeast and Southeast Asia, NT$90,000 for Africa)
- Insurance:
- Accident insurance with coverage up to NT$1 million for accidental death and NT$50,000 for accident injury medical benefits
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship Program Requirements
Fellows must be:
- A foreign national
- Be professors, associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, doctoral program students, or research fellows at related departments of overseas universities or academic institutions.
- Candidates must be recommended by Taiwan (ROC) overseas missions with a study field on Taiwan’s foreign or cross-strait relations.
- Not currently conducting research, teaching, or studying in Taiwan
Application Date and Process
The application required documents are as follows:
- Completed online application form
- Resume (including a publication list)
- Research proposal (approximately three pages)
- Two recommendation letters or one recommendation letter and one consent letter from the chief administrator of the applicant’s institute
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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