One of the biggest overseas fellowships supported by the Taiwanese government, the famous MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2026, is currently taking applications from the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and those presently enrolled in doctoral programs are among the international experts eligible for this scholarship. The fellowship offers the chance to carry out research in Taiwanese universities and academic establishments with an emphasis on Asia-Pacific issues, Taiwan, cross-strait relations, and Sinology (Chinese studies).
The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship has welcomed more than 1,500 academics from 93 countries worldwide since its beginning. The fellowship lasts anything from three to twelve months.
Below are further details, such as the application procedure and eligibility requirements.
Host Country: Taiwan
University: Taiwan Universities and Research Institutes
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are eligible to apply for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship.
- Doctoral candidates, research fellows, associate research fellows, assistant research fellows, and associate professors are among the qualified applicants.
- The proposed study must concentrate on issues pertaining to Asia-Pacific, Taiwan, cross-strait relations, or Sinology (Chinese studies).
Benefits:
- Flight prices in economy class round-trip on the quickest route to and from Taiwan
- Depending on academic standing, a monthly stipend is paid at the start of each month:
- NT$60,000 for research fellows, associate research fellows, professors, and associate professors
- NT$50,000 for doctoral candidates, assistant professors, and assistant research fellows
- Coverage for accidents, including medical insurance for unintentional injuries
Deadline: 30th June 2025
