The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago is pleased to announce that the 2027 Taiwan Fellowship will be accepting applications from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
The fellowship was established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage experts and scholars who are interested in topics related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, and sinology to conduct advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan.
This office will accept applications from those whose universities or affiliated institutions are based in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. We welcome research topics related to Taiwan’s domestic and foreign policy issues, including comprehensive diplomacy, energy security, transnational repression, submarine cables and global supply chain resilience. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in November 2026.
To apply, follow the following steps:
Step 1 - Online: Applicants should first submit an online application at https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw
Step 2 - Mail-in:
1. Application Form (please print the completed online application form)
2. Resume (including a publication list)
3. Research proposal (three pages in principle using a standard research format)
4. Two letters of recommendation
All mail-in documents should be postmarked by July 1, 2026, and sent to the following address:
Paul Sun
Vice-Consul
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago
55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601
For further information regarding the eligibility, duration and grants, please visit https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw or contact TECO in Chicago (Paul Sun / Email: phsun@mofa.gov.tw).
