Other Funding Sources

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. 

Financial assistance

• Monthly grants are paid at the beginning of every month

• 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).
• The terms of fellowship are 3 to 12 months.
• Accident insurance (plus a medical insurance for accidental injuries) coverage of NT$1 million

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.

Reminder

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. The year of 2028 online application will begin from May 1 to June 30 2027.  

For more information, please visit https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw/eng/about.aspx

Asian Cultural Council

ACC advances international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in Asia and the United States to create a more harmonious and peaceful world.  

ACC supports artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations through fellowships and grants that advance cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia, and within Asia. Through these immersive experiences, participants step outside their daily life, engage deeply with new cultural contexts, expand their perspectives and creative practice, and develop relationships with peers across borders. After their fellowship or grant, participants join ACC’s global alumni network, continuing to build connections and contribute to cross-cultural understanding through their work. 

The 2027 Grants Cycle will follow the schedule outlined below. 

• Call for Applications Opens: October 1, 2026, at 9:59 AM U.S. Eastern Time (ET) 
• Applications Due: November 10, at 9:59 AM U.S. Eastern Time (ET) 
• Letters of Recommendation Due: November 16, at 9:59 AM U.S. Eastern Time (ET) 
• Review and Selection Process: November 2026 - April 2027 
• Notifications to Applicants: Mid-May 2027 
• Grant Period (When ACC-funded travel and activities must take place): August 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028

For more information, please visit https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/grant-opportunities

Center for Asian American Media

Maker and project development opportunity with a focus on nurturing mentor-fellow relationships within the Asian American documentary community.
 

CAAM Fellowship - 2026 Ready, Set, Pitch!

The Pitch will kick off with an introduction by CAAM’s Executive Director, Don Young. Then the Fellows will each have eight minutes to pitch their projects and 15 minutes for jury Q & A. The winning pitch will receive a $10,000 grant from CAAM supported with funding from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). The winner will be announced in early November. 

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

For more information, please visit https://caamedia.org/for-makers/caam-fellowship/

Association for Asian Studies

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 for detailed information https://www.asianstudies.org/grants-awards/