Don't Miss It: 2026 Taiwan Fellowship
> Malaysian scholars, namely, professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, PhD candidates and research fellows, are invited to apply for the 2026 Taiwan Fellowship.
> The aim of the fellowship is to award foreign experts and scholars specialised in social sciences and humanities related to Taiwan to conduct advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan.
> Topics of research should be related to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, mainland China, the Asia Pacific, and Sinology.
> The duration of the fellowship is between three months and a year, depending on the research proposal.
> The fellowship covers a monthly stipend from NT$50,000 to NT$60,000 (approximately from RM7,072 to RM8,487), one direct round-trip economy-class air ticket between Malaysia and Taiwan, and accident insurance coverage.
> Applicants are requested to first complete online application on the website (http://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw/eng/apply01.aspx), before sending hard copy of the documentation by post to the Taipei Economic and Cultural office in Malaysia (Address: Level 7, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 200, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur).
Details: http://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw (website); twfellowship@ncl.edu.tw / mys@mofa.gov.tw (email); or (03) 2161-4439 (call).
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