It’s raining opportunities in Taiwan! Previously, we shared about the Taiwan AID NGO Fellowship program for foreign nationals, yet again, Taiwan is offering one of the biggest and exciting fellowship opportunities for international applicants from any part of the world. You heard it right! Applications are open to apply for the MOFA Taiwan fellowship for the session 2025-26.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan, is offering a prestigious “Taiwan fellowship” and inviting applications from foreign experts and scholars having an interest in research related to Taiwan, the Asia Pacific region, cross-strait relations, and sinology to apply and have an opportunity to conduct research at the leading research institutes of Taiwan. The duration of the Taiwan fellowship is 3-6 months, depending on the participant’s research.
Taiwan fellowship, since its inception, has awarded 1,500 fellowships to applicants from 93 different countries. This is your chance to experience cutting-edge research in the renowned academic institutes of Taiwan. The fellowship is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which offers comprehensive support that includes Air travel support, Monthly grants, medical insurance, with other perks and benefits
Below are more details on the MOFA Taiwan fellowship eligibility criteria, coverage, and application process. Don’t miss out.
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025-26 Overview
| Host Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Open for | All Nationals |
| Host Institutes | Taiwan Academic & Research Institutes |
| Fellowship Duration | 3–12 Months |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | June 30th, 2025 |
Fellowship Coverage
The fellowship support includes
- Economy class round-trip Airfare ticket
- A monthly stipend of:
- NT$60,000 for Professors, associate professors, and research fellows
- NT$50,000 for Assistant professors, assistant research fellows, and PhD students
- Accident insurance for the duration of the program
Who can Apply?
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship:
- Taiwan Fellowship is accepting applications from all foreign nationals.
- Applicants must be affiliated with an overseas university or institute
- Inviting application form for the Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, PhD students, Post Doctoral Researchers, and Research Fellows
- Interest in research related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology
How to Apply?
Follow the following steps to apply for the Taiwan Mofa fellowship:
Step 1: Complete the online application form
Step 2: Print out the completed application form
Step 3: Mail the application form along with the following documents:
- Resume
- Research Proposal with standard format
- Two letters of recommendation
Mailing address: The Taiwan embassy or representative office in your home country.
For more details, visit the official link below.
