Are you a scholar interested in Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies? The National Taiwan Library (NTL) invites international scholars to apply for its Fellowship for International Visiting Scholars, which aims to foster academic exchange and collaboration. This fellowship supports researchers from foreign universities and institutions in conducting studies at NTL, with a focus on Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies in the humanities and social sciences.

Eligible applicants include faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and library professionals from foreign institutions. Scholars recommended by institutions with which NTL has an academic cooperation agreement may also apply. However, individuals currently engaged in research, teaching, or studies in Taiwan are not eligible.

Applications are accepted online through the NTL and Taiwan Studies Research Center websites from January to February each year, with results announced by the end of April. The fellowship provides airfare subsidies, covering one economy-class round-trip ticket, with a maximum reimbursement of NTD 35,000 for Northeast and Southeast Asia and NTD 60,000 for other regions.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
• Result Announcement: By the end of May 2025
• Awardees Registration Period: June 1 to June 30, 2025
• Fellowship Duration: 3 to 6 months
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Host Institution: National Taiwan Library
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Scholars, researchers, postdoctoral candidates, Ph.D. students, and library professionals
• Focus Area: Taiwan Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (humanities and social sciences)
• Number of Opportunities: 1 to 3 primary positions, with up to 2 alternate positions
• Program Language: English/Chinese
• Host Country: Taiwan

Benefits and Financial Aids

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Airfare Subsidy:
  • One economy-class round-trip ticket (most direct route to Taiwan)
  • NTD 35,000 for scholars from Northeast and Southeast Asia
  • NTD 60,000 for scholars from other regions
• Monthly Research Grant:
  • NTD 60,000 for those with a doctoral degree
  • NTD 40,000 for those without a doctoral degree
• Research Facilities:
  • Access to the National Taiwan Library’s extensive research resources and archives
  • Opportunity to collaborate with academic networks in Taiwan

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Faculty members at foreign universities (professors, associate professors, assistant professors, senior lecturers, lecturers)
• Postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. holders, doctoral candidates, or Ph.D. students
• Library personnel and researchers of equivalent rank at related academic institutions
• Individuals recommended by institutions with an academic cooperation MOU with the Library, with research topics aligned to Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies
• Applicants currently engaged in research, teaching, or studies in Taiwan are not eligible.

Eligible Research Areas:

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Focus on Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed online application form
• Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
• Research proposal (maximum three pages, in English or Chinese)
• One recommendation letter (sent directly to [email protected])
• Letter of approval from the highest administrative authority at the applicant’s institution

Awarded scholars must sign a declaration form and submit the following documents to complete their registration:

• A copy of the visa
• A copy of the passport
• Proof of overseas medical insurance
• An e-ticket or proof of ticket purchase
• The boarding pass for the flight to Taiwan

Additionally, within two weeks of arrival in Taiwan, scholars must submit:

• A copy of the unified identification number form
• A copy of the bank account passbook cover

Selection Process and Criteria

The selection process is as follows:

• Step 1: Qualification review based on submitted documents
• Step 2: Evaluation by a panel of scholars and experts
• Selection Criteria:
  • Quality and feasibility of the proposed research
  • Academic credentials and research achievements
  • Alignment with the fellowship’s goals and Taiwan’s research interests

How to Apply?

• Submit an online application via the National Taiwan Library’s official website.
• Ensure all documents are complete and submitted before the deadline
• The recommendation letter must be emailed separately by April 13, 2025
• Monitor official websites for results by the end of May 2025

Apply Now

For more details, refer to the National Taiwan Library Fellowship website or review the fellowship call, which is available in English.

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