Study Free in Taiwan - Fully Funded MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025 by Foreign Affairs for International Students and Professors

Applications are open for the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2025, funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This fully funded fellowship is for international professors, post-doctoral researchers, and doctoral students to conduct research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan. The research should focus on Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, or Chinese studies (Sinology).

Over 1,400 researchers from more than 93 countries have been accepted by 2024. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cover round-trip airfare, a generous monthly stipend, and accident and medical insurance. The MOFA Taiwan Fellowship lasts from 3 to 12 months and starts in January 2025. More details about eligibility and how to apply are provided below.

Fellowship Location:

1. Can be taken at universities and institutions in Taiwan.

Research Topics:

1. Research related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and Sinology.

Financial Benefits:

1. Economy class airfare to/from Taiwan (direct route).
2. Monthly grants paid at the beginning of each month:
3. NT$60,000 for Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, or Associate Research Fellows.
4. NT$50,000 for Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, or Doctoral Candidates.
5. Accident insurance and medical insurance for accidental injuries.

Eligibility:

1. Open to Professors, Associate Professors, Research Fellows, Associate Research Fellows, Assistant Professors, Assistant Research Fellows, and Doctoral Candidates.

Research Focus:

1. Research must be related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, or Sinology.

Requirements 

1. Application form
2. Research proposal (3 pages in standard research format)
3. Resume (including a list of publications)
4. 2 letters of recommendation (or one recommendation letter and one consent letter from your institute's chief administrator)

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