MOFA Taiwan Fellowship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (ROC)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Non-ROC citizens working at a foreign institution as professors, postdocs, research fellows or doctoral candidates, with research on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs or Sinology. Apply online (taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw) and deliver the printed package to your nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.

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About this opportunity

The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship supports foreign researchers, including doctoral candidates, who want to spend three to twelve months in Taiwan on research about Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs or Sinology.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Non-ROC citizens working at a foreign institution as professors, postdocs, research fellows or doctoral candidates, with research on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs or Sinology. Apply online (taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw) and deliver the printed package to your nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
2. Note the deadline. May 1 – Jun 30 (annual; the round for research starting Jan 2027 closed on 30 Jun 2026 - the next round should open around 1 May 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
5. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for MOFA Taiwan Fellowship?

Non-ROC citizens working at a foreign institution as professors, postdocs, research fellows or doctoral candidates, with research on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific affairs or Sinology. Apply online (taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw) and deliver the printed package to your nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.

What does MOFA Taiwan Fellowship cover?

Monthly grant of NT$50,000 for early-career researchers (including PhD candidates) or NT$60,000 for senior researchers, round-trip economy airfare and accident insurance, for 3 to 12 months of research in Taiwan

When is the deadline for MOFA Taiwan Fellowship?

May 1 – Jun 30 (annual; the round for research starting Jan 2027 closed on 30 Jun 2026 - the next round should open around 1 May 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with MOFA Taiwan Fellowship?

Host countries: Taiwan.

What documents do I need for MOFA Taiwan Fellowship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship application?

Medium: Research Proposal + Curriculum Vitae + 2 Letters of Recommendation