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2026-27 China Times Young Scholar Fellowship Award Announcement
The China Times Cultural Foundation (CTCF) is pleased to announce the 2026-27 competition for the annual China Times Young Scholar Fellowship Award in Chinese Studies.
About the Foundation
The China Times Cultural Foundation (CTCF) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting Chinese culture and related studies. Since its founding in 1986, CTCF has given hundreds of awards to PhD candidates who have made outstanding contributions to Chinese studies. The Foundation has also sponsored numerous academic seminars, symposia, and scholarly publications.
Funding Details
Award Amount
$10,000 for the Special Fellowship Award in memory of CTCF Founder Mr. Chi-Chung Yu and Mrs. Alice Tsai Yu; $7,000 for the Young Scholar Fellowship Award
Number of Awards Given This Year
The top 2 applicants will be selected for the Special Award; another 8 applicants will be given the Young Scholar Award
40th Anniversary Honorary Awards
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of CTCF, an additional 10 applicants will be selected to receive honorary awards in the amount of $2,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must
- Be enrolled in an institution in the United States or Canada
- Have PhD candidacy with approved dissertation prospectus
- Be working on dissertation projects related to Chinese Studies and in the fields of humanities or social sciences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by June 30, 2026, by filling out the application form and uploading the required documents through the application form on our website.
The application requires:
- A completed application form
- Resume/CV with your recent photo
- Letter of PhD candidacy approval
- Project description in Chinese & English – 2,000-2,500 characters in Chinese, 2,000-2,500 words in English
- Letter of approval of your dissertation prospectus
- At least TWO Letters of recommendation (Please ask your recommenders to send their letters directly to our email address)
- Official transcript of current program coursework
- Reprint of ONE paper or publication of your choice
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 4/1/2026
- Application Deadline: 6/30/2026
- Award Notification: October 2026
For more information, visit https://ctcfny.wixsite.com/ctcf or contact chinatimescf@gmail.com.
2026-27 Hou Family Fellowship in Taiwan Studies
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University is pleased to announce the 2026-27 competition for the Hou Family Fellowship in Taiwan Studies. Applications are invited from junior scholars in the humanities or social sciences whose research focuses on Taiwan. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2026.
The Hou Family Fellowship in Taiwan Studies will sponsor a postdoctoral fellow to join the Fairbank Center to pursue Taiwan-focused research in the humanities or social sciences for six to twelve months between August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027. Affiliation for the full academic year is encouraged. A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required.
The Hou Family Postdoctoral Fellow will be based full-time at the Fairbank Center during the academic year. They will have the opportunity to engage with the Fairbank Center’s interdisciplinary community of scholars and will have access to Harvard’s world-class libraries and other resources.
In addition to maintaining their own research agenda, the Hou Family Fellow will contribute to the Fairbank Center community in ways that could include the following:
- Presenting research to the Center’s Taiwan Studies Workshop series, or to other Fairbank Center events and audiences,
- Participating in professional development workshops and serving as a mentor for current graduate students,
- Attending seminars and academic events and participating in community activities.
For eligibility and application requirements see https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/affiliation-2/hou-family-fellows-in-taiwan-studies/
The fellowship will be subject to all rules and regulations of Harvard University.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
JAMES SOONG ARCHIVE RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM
About the archive
In 1974, James Soong accepted an offer to serve as Chiang Ching-kuo’s personal secretary. Over the years that followed, Soong observed Taiwan’s transition from authoritarianism to functioning democracy from various perspectives in politics and government. The archive he compiled during that time documents the transformation of Taiwan’s political institutions as well as interaction between government and civic leaders; it may also offer insight to students of political systems into how a monumental shift in government can be realized peacefully. Materials in the archive, which are chiefly in Chinese, include printed and handwritten documents, photocopies, and published matter of both official and non-official nature. A guide to the archive can be found here.
About the program
The Soong Archive research grant program is intended to assist doctoral students at the dissertation stage whose research focuses or touches significantly on Taiwan’s democratization or politics or Taiwan-China relations. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $10,000 to cover travel and lodging expenses in Berkeley for a month while using the archive. They will be expected to refer to the archive in their dissertations (or a separate publication resulting from their research) and to acknowledge the assistance of the research grant program. The Library will award up to three grants in this initial year of the program.
Requirements by the time of application
- enrollment in a Ph.D. program and advancement to candidacy
- a fixed dissertation topic focusing or touching on Taiwan’s democratization, politics, or relations with China
- strong reading ability in Chinese
Application process
Applicants should submit the following no later than April 3, 2026, to director emeritus of the East Asian Library, Peter Zhou, at pxzhou@berkeley.edu:
- cover letter including proposed dates of visit
- curriculum vitae
- dissertation abstract or table of contents
- research proposal (no more than 400 words)
- two references (names and contact information only)
Additional Information
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship is established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to award foreign experts and scholars interested in researches related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, Asia-Pacific region and Sinology to conduct advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan. Up to year 2024, there have been more than 1,400 scholars from 93 countries accepted by this program. MOFA Taiwan Fellowship, echoing the APEC Scholarship Initiative, provides 12 Chinese Taipei APEC Fellowship openings per year exclusively for scholars and experts from developing APEC economies. MOFA Taiwan Fellowship is open for application in May and June every year and recipients will conduct their research in Taiwan as early as January the next year
1. Financial assistance
(1) Monthly grants are paid at the beginning of every month
a. Professors, associate professors, research fellows, or associate research fellows: NT$60,000
b. Assistant professors, assistant research fellows, or doctoral candidates: NT$50,000.
(2) One round-trip, economy-class ticket for the most direct route to Taiwan (The subsidy will be decided by MOFA in accordance with the relevant regulations).
(3) The terms of fellowship are 3 to 12 months.
(4) Accident insurance (plus a medical insurance for accidental injuries) coverage of NT$1 million
2. Eligibility
Recipients shall be foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or doctoral program students at related departments of overseas universities, or are research fellows at an equivalent level in academic institutions abroad.
3. Miscellaneous
(1) Fellowship administrator: Center for Chinese Studies at National Central Library: https://ccs.ncl.edu.tw/
(2) The year of 2025 online application period is from May 1 to June 30, 2024.
(3) Contact person: Ms. Jenny Tang
Tel: +886-2-2361-9132 #318
Fax: +886-2-2371-2126
Email: twfellowship@ncl.edu.tw
The year of 2026 online application will begin from May 1st, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
The International Journal of Taiwan Studies Research Article Competition
Eligibility
This competition is open to anyone with a scholarly interest in Taiwan except members of the judging panels. We welcome submission of original research articles relevant to the broadly defined field of Taiwan studies.
Submission
- There are two categories for entry: Art & Humanities; and Social Sciences.
- The article should be between 6,000 and 12,000 English words in length, including references and notes. Please follow our Instructions for Authors carefully
- (https://brill.com/fileasset/downloads_products/Author_Instructions/IJTS.pdf) and submit the article online via the Editorial Manager
- (https://www.editorialmanager.com/ijtsbrill/default2.aspx).
- Upon submission, please indicate where appropriate (1) the submission is for the IJTS Research Article Competition, 2025; and (2) for which one of the two subject categories you wish your article to be considered.
- Articles must not have been submitted for publication elsewhere.
- Submissions may be co-authored, but in the case of a co-authored submission winning, any prize will be split between the authors.
- Entrants may only submit one article per category. All submissions must be received by the IJTS Editorial Manager by 30 April 2025.
Judging and Prizes
- The evaluation of entries will be completed on 31 October 2025.
- Articles must be relevant to Taiwan studies and will be judged on: quality of content; intellectual rigour; relevance; originality; and quality of presentation.
- The competition will award the best research article in each category. Winners will be notified by the end of December 2025. Each winner will receive a monetary award of £300 and a certificate. Moreover, the winning articles will be published in the IJTS after appropriate revision following peer review.
- IJTS reserves the right to withhold the award of any or all prizes if the articles submitted do not meet the standard deemed appropriate by the judges.
- IJTS’s decisions on the competition will be final and is not subject to any appeal.
Contact
- Any questions about this competition, please contact the IJTS Editorial Office (ijts.office@eats-taiwan.eu) and Dr. John Wood (jow105@aber.ac.uk), with the subject line ‘IJTS Research Article Competition Enquiry’.
- IJTS website: https://brill.com/view/journals/ijts/ijts-overview.xml
- For the PDF version of this page click here.
Asian Cultural Council
One Rockefeller Plaza
Room 2500
New York, NY
10020
Phone: 212-843-0403
Fax: 212-843-0343
Email: acc@accny.org
Url: https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org
Application questions: application@accny.org
Geographic Scope:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, USA, Vietnam
Type of Organization: Other Sources
Total Annual Giving: $958,000
EIN: 13-3018822
Eligibility Requirements:
Individuals and nonprofit organizations based in the United States and Asia
Application Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted from November 1 to November 30, 2023.
(ACC’s next grant cycle will open in the fall of 2024 and will be open to residents of qualifed Asian countries only.)
Areas of Interest:
The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) aims to advance international dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect by supporting cultural exchange projects between Asia and the U.S. and between Asian countries. ACC's fellowship and grant programs support individual artists, scholars, and arts professionals as well as organizations in the arts and cultural fields.
Available programs include:
- the Individual Fellowship, for support conducting a specific research project, either between Asia and the U.S. or between Asian countries;
- the New York Fellowship, for artists, scholars, and cultural workers based in Asia to have a six-month fellowship program in New York City;
- the Graduate Fellowship, for students based in Asia to pursue a graduate degree in the arts field in the U.S.; and,
- the Organization Grant, for support conducting a cultural exchange project, either between Asia and the U.S. or between Asian countries, in which participants will benefit through cultural immersion, research, specialized training, exchange of knowledge among peers, and other process-oriented activities.
Eligible disciplines include:
- archaeology;
- architecture;
- art history;
- arts administration;
- arts criticism;
- conservation;
- crafts;
- curation;
- dance;
- ethnomusicology;
- film, video, and photography;
- literature;
- museum studies;
- music;
- theater; and,
- visual art.
Because ACC’s mission is focused on cultural exchange, grants are primarily made to support travel that results in cultural immersion; meaningful engagement; significant contributions to greater cross-cultural understanding; and peer-to-peer dialogue, relationship-building, or the exchange of knowledge. ACC does not support touring, performance, exhibition, or other types of travel focused on the production of work or audience-driven outcomes.
Funding is not available for:
- promotional activities and services;
- commercial and industrial design;
- commercial activity or commercial artists;
- projects exclusively focused on attending workshops, arts and culture festivals, conferences, or participation in residency programs;
- production-based costs;
- capital and equipment purchases;
- costs to organize or support events, including but not limited to, performances, exhibitions, fundraising, and receptions;
- K-12 arts in education;
- tuition expenses; or,
- funding to support regranting programs.
Application Procedures:
Application guidelines are available on the Council's website. Applications must be submitted online.
Annual Report:
https://www.
Center for Asian American Media
145 Ninth Street
Suite 350
San Francisco, CA
94103
Phone: 415-863-0814
Fax: 415-863-7428
Email: mediafund@caamedia.org
Url: https://caamedia.org
Geographic Scope:
USA
Type of Organization: Other Sources
Average Grant Range: $10,000 - $50,000
EIN: 94-2801493
Eligibility Requirements:
Individuals
Application Deadlines:
Varies by program
Areas of Interest:
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. CAAM accomplishes this mission by funding, producing, distributing, and exhibiting works in film, television, and digital media.
CAAM offers funding to film and media projects through a variety of programs, including fellowship and residency programs. Visit the CAAM website for more information.
Application Procedures:
Application guidelines are available on the CAAM website.
Annual Report:
https://caamedia.org/about-
Association for Asian Studies
825 Victors Way
Suite 310
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Phone: 734-665-2490
Email: grants@asianstudies.org
Url: https://www.asianstudies.org
Primary Contact:
Hilary Finchum-Sung
Executive Director
Email: hvfinchum@asianstudies.org
Geographic Scope:
USA
Type of Organization: Association or Society
EIN: 38-1615380
Eligibility Requirements:
Individuals
Application Deadlines:
Varies by program
Areas of Interest:
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is a scholarly, non-political, nonprofit professional association open to all persons interested in Asia and the study of Asia. Through publications, meetings, and seminars, the Association seeks to facilitate contact and an exchange of information among scholars.
AAS offers several grant programs and awards for researchers and scholars. Visit the website or detailed information.
Application Procedures:
Application guidelines are available on the AAS website.
Midwest Taiwan Studies Graduate Student Workshop (Indiana University)
Date: October 5, 2024
Location: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
The Indiana University East Asian Studies Center’s Taiwan Studies Initiative invites graduate
students from the Midwest and beyond to submit proposals for the upcoming one-day in-person
workshop “Exploring Taiwan: From Historical Roots to Contemporary Issues.” It aims to
foster in-depth discussions, facilitate knowledge exchange, and highlight new research
concerning Taiwan. We welcome contributions that span historical analysis and address
contemporary issues facing Taiwan. The workshop organizers will provide modest travel grants
(up to $300 per presenter) and assist with lodging arrangements.
Themes and Topics
We encourage submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
● Historical Perspectives: Exploring Taiwan's complex past, from its indigenous history to
its colonial and post-colonial struggles, experiences under authoritarian regimes, and the
global Cold War.
● Political Dynamics: Analysis of Taiwan's recent domestic politics, cross-strait relations,
and international relationships.
● Economic Developments: Studies on Taiwan's economic growth, industry innovation,
and global trade relations.
● Societal Changes: Insights into Taiwan's social movements, cultural transformations,
and demographic shifts.
● Environmental Challenges: Research on Taiwan's environmental policies, conservation
efforts, and sustainability challenges.
Submission Guidelines
Prospective participants are requested to submit an abstract outlining their proposed presentation.
Submissions should adhere to the following format:
● Title of the paper
● Abstract: (250-300 words) summarizing the proposed presentation, including its
relevance to the workshop themes, methodology, and anticipated conclusions.
● Contact Information: Full name, affiliation, and email address.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on their originality, relevance to the workshop themes,
methodological rigor, and potential to contribute to broader understanding and dialogue on
Taiwan.
Submission Process
Please email your proposals to taiwansp@iu.edu with the subject line “Workshop Proposal
Submission.” Attach your proposal as a PDF document.
Important Dates
● Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
● Notification of Acceptance: August 10, 2024
● Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 20, 2024
● Workshop Date: October 5, 2024
Presentation Format
● Presentation Time: 15-20 minutes per presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
Contact Us
If you have any inquiries regarding the call for proposals or the workshop, don't hesitate to
contact the IU Taiwan Studies Initiative (taiwansp@iu.edu).
We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions and a fruitful discussion on the
multifaceted aspects of studying Taiwan.
Sincerely,
IU Midwest Taiwan Studies Graduate Student Workshop Organizing Committee
(Sharlene Chen, I-Lin Liu, Jeffery Shih-Chieh Wang, Fang-Yu Yang)
Past Opportunities (Archived)
2024 North America Taiwanese Professors Association (NATPA) Young Scholars Program: Applications for Travel Support
2024 North America Taiwanese Professors’ Association (NATPA) (北美洲台灣人教授協會) Annual Conference
THEME: 台灣人自救宣言60周年: 咱的過去、 現在、與未來 (The 60th Anniversary of Self-Salvation Declaration: Exploring Taiwan’s Past, Present, and Future)
DATE: Aug 02 - Aug 04, 2024 (Friday 7 PM to Sunday 5 PM)
PLACE: The conference hotel will be Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown (11010 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004) (visit http://natpa.org/ for details)
The North America Taiwanese Professors Association (NATPA) Young Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for travel support to attend the 2024 NATPA Annual Conference. Travel support includes:
1. Conference registration
2. Airfare (per person) or public transportation reimbursement with receipts up to $500 (US dollars).
3. Room for oversea participants up to 3 nights (8/02, 8/03, 8/04) shared by two
4. Meals during the conference
To be eligible, applicants must be Taiwanese or Taiwanese American graduate students, recent graduates, or postdoctoral scholars. Award recipients are required to give a presentation in the Young Scholars session scheduled for the conference. Subject to the total support request, NATPA plans to award 12 applications this year. Selection will be based on the applicants’ qualifications, evidence of active community involvement, and the proposed topic for presentation. Priority will be given to presentations on applied research in science, technology, culture, education, social study, economics, or political science related to current issues in Taiwan or sustainable development of Taiwan.
To apply, you may submit your CV and complete the application at:
https://forms.gle/
The application deadline is May 30, 2024. The result will be announced by June 10, 2024. For further inquiries and questions about the conference and the Young Scholars Program, please contact Dr. Jimmy Chen <j.cmchen12@gmail.com>.
The conference program, keynote speeches, invited speakers, and post-conference trip (August 5-7) is announced at the NATPA website (http://natpa.org).
Competition for Taiwan Scholars
(Woodrow Wilson International Center)
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is accepting applications from Taiwanese researchers for its Wilson Center Taiwan Scholar Program. The residential fellowship program will allow the scholar to spend one to two months during the summer at the Wilson Center in Washington DC, where they will pursue policy-oriented research designed to bridge the gap between the academic and policy communities. Following their residency in Washington, the Taiwan Scholar is expected to produce a policy brief and give a public presentation based on the findings at the Center.
Taiwan plays a key role in promoting democracy and ensuring free markets in East Asia and beyond. It remains a critical political, economic, and security partner for the United States in the region, and deepening U.S. understanding of Taiwan is essential at a time of significant change on both sides of the Pacific. The fellowship is open to Taiwanese scholars committed to research on contemporary Taiwanese issues that address questions related to political stability, economic growth, and regional security.
The Taiwan Scholar Program is made possible from the generous support of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
Please visit website for eligibility criteria and application information.
The application deadline is April 01, 2024
Mosaic Taiwan
Mosaic Taiwan is a fellowship exchange program (6/17-6/28/2024 in Taiwan) designed for promising young leaders who are eager to explore Taiwan's vibrant culture and gain valuable insights into its society and politics.
Past Mosaic Taiwan program 2017 promo videos:
If you are interested, here's the application form and brochure. Your applications or any inquiries should be sent to Alan: alan.tecola@gmail.com. Deadline for submission is March 8th.