Taiwan Government Research Awards for International Students

The Ministry of Education is pleased to offer the MOE Short Term Research Awards to assist outstanding candidates in Taiwan for the academic session 2022-2023.

The Taiwan Government Research Award is esatblished to encourage individuals from foreign countries to undertake short-term research in Taiwan in the hopes of enhancing their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society and of promoting exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and other countries.

The Taiwan Fellowships & Scholarships (TAFS) program is a Republic of China (R.O.C.) government initiative to promote relevant research, educational links, and enduring friendships between Taiwan and the global community. Approximately 1,200 grants are provided annually for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers worldwide to study or conduct advanced research in Taiwan.

• PhD candidates will receive a monthly research allowance of NT$25,000, and Post Doctoral Fellows will receive a monthly research allowance of NT$40,000.
• One round-trip, economy-class ticket for the most direct route to Taiwan (The maximum subsidized amount is determined by the MOE.)
• The terms of the fellowship are two to six months.

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities eligible for this Taiwan Government Research Award.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD and Postdoctoral degree in Taiwan’s humanities, social sciences, culture, arts, and relevant comparative research (excluding areas relating to science, medicine, engineering, and relevant comparative studies).
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be a doctoral candidate from an overseas university or a postdoctoral research fellow.
• Be neither a Taiwanese national nor an overseas Taiwanese compatriot.