The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is receiving applications for the prestigious MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2027. The fellowship is designed for international researchers.
This fellowship provides an opportunity to conduct research at top universities and academic institutions in Taiwan.
Interested researchers can submit their applications online by 30 June 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Name | MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2027 |
| Offered By | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan |
| Host Country | Taiwan |
| Eligible Applicants | International scholars, researchers, PhD students |
| Research Areas | Taiwan Studies, Asia-Pacific, Sinology, Cross-Strait Relations |
| Fellowship Duration | 3 to 12 Months |
| Application Period | May 1 to June 30, 2026 |
| Monthly Stipend | Up to NT$60,000 |
| Travel Support | Round-trip Economy Airfare |
| Insurance Coverage | NT$1 Million Accident Insurance |
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Eligibility
Recipients shall be foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or doctoral program students at related departments of overseas universities.
Eligible Research Areas
Research topics should be related to:
- Taiwan Studies
- Cross-Strait Relations
- Mainland China
- Asia-Pacific Region
- Sinology
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Updated resume/CV with publication list
- Research proposal
- Two recommendation letters
How to Apply for Taiwan Fellowship 2027
- Applicants are advised to carefully review the official Taiwan Fellowship guidelines and regulations before applying.
- Arrange all required documents, including your research proposal and recommendation letters.
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
- Print the completed application form and send all documents to the nearest ROC (Taiwan) Embassy or Representative Office.
- An evaluation committee will review applications.
- Selected candidates must secure a “Letter of Consent for Research” from a Taiwanese university or research institution.
- After verification, candidates will receive the official “Grant Authorization Letter” and become Taiwan Fellowship recipients.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Opens | May 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Research Start Period | From January 2027 |
Official Website: https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw/eng/about.aspx