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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. 

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

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. 

This scholarship has been made possible with the support of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan, for the purpose of promoting and furthering scholarship, research and teaching in Taiwan Studies, a subject area for which SOAS is already a world leader. 

Scholars will be closely involved with SOAS world-renowned Centre of Taiwan Studies, further enhancing its outputs by being active participants in our research and events programmes.

There are multiple NSTC Scholarships available for 2026/27 providing £10,000 towards tuition for Home fee students and £20,000 for Overseas fee students. For students studying part-time, the amount will be split across two or more academic years.

Deadline: June 17, 2026

Eligible Programmes

1. Full-time or part-time (2 years) MA Taiwan Studies beginning in 2026/27.

2. Any full-time or part-time research degree programme with a focus on Taiwan Studies beginning in 2026/27.

Candidate Criteria

1. Be a new admission, starting in September 2026.

2. Have a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent (postgraduate taught applicants).

3. Have a minimum Merit ranked masters degree from a UK university of equivalent (postgraduate research applicants).

4. Hold an unconditional offer for their programme by the time the scholarship panel meet.

5. Please note that this scholarship does not cover funding or allow for pre-sessional programmes.

Notification of Results

The scholarship shortlisting and awarding period is expected to be completed by mid-July at the earliest. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and once all awards have been allocated, unsuccessful candidates will be notified.

For full application information, please visit the website: SOAS University of London - NSTC Taiwan Scholarships

Contact

• For enquiries regarding your programme application procedure please email mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk(postgraduate taught) or dsadmissions@soas.ac.uk (postgraduate research)
• For any enquiries regarding the scholarship application procedure, please email scholarships@soas.ac.uk

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.

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

• Article: James Soong Archive opens at UC Berkeley’s East Asian Library, offering unprecedented insight into Taiwan’s democratization

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.

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)

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/KzbbiYTgrvoCuZYa6

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.

The application deadline is April 01, 2024. Please visit website for eligibility criteria and application information. 

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:

YouTube link 1

YouTube link 2

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.