The 2021 Taiwan Fellowship programme has opened for online applications.
The Taiwan Fellowship was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to award foreign experts and scholars interested in researching Taiwan (including Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, as well as its links with the Asia-Pacific and the world), cross-Strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region and sinology the chance to conduct advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan.
Language Scholarships Ministry of Education (MOE) Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
Huayu Enrichment Scholarships enable recipients to undertake Mandarin courses at language centres in Taiwan. You can find more information here.
Degree Scholarships Ministry of Education (MOE) Taiwan
Scholarships enable recipients to study undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree programmes, taught in English, Mandarin or a combination of the two languages, at recognised universities in Taiwan.
Research Grants Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Fellowship
Fellowships provide grants enabling high-level academics and scholars to travel to Taiwan to conduct advanced research related to Taiwan, the Asia-Pacific region, cross-strait relations or Chinese studies.
Short-Term Mandarin Programme (STMP) for UK Students
STMP combines fifteen hours of weekly small group lessons in Mandarin with regular cultural workshops and excursions.
Mobility Scheme
Available to young people (aged 18-30), the Youth Mobility Scheme visa allows recipients to visit to Taiwan for travel, cultural immersion, study and/or employment without need for specific study or work visas. You can find more information here.
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Fellowships
Available to scholars and advocates in the field of democracy and human rights. You can find more information here.
View more information on how to apply.
Event Reflection by Ben Harrison, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham.
The Taiwan Studies Programme was delighted to welcome Canny Liao and Ken K.C Yang from the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. to inform attendees about the fantastic funding opportunities for study and research in Taiwan. These opportunities include the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programmes, various fellowship grants, and the Youth Mobility Scheme. After two highly informative presentations, the participants used the Q&A session to ask some great questions and received very helpful and comprehensive answers from our speakers. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the briefing was held online. Despite not being able to meet in-person, I am sure that all the participants would agree that it was an insightful and thoroughly enjoyable event.