National Taiwan Library Fellowship 2025 for International Visiting Scholars (Fully Funded)

The National Taiwan Library Fellowship for International Visiting Scholars is designed to improve academic exchange and collaboration in Taiwan Studies and Southeast Asian Studies. Organized by the National Taiwan Library, this fellowship provides international scholars with financial support to conduct research at NTL.

It is open to faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and library professionals from foreign institutions. The program is merit-based and focuses on humanities and social sciences research, aiming to enhance global academic engagement with Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Brief Details

Scholarship Name: National Taiwan Library Fellowship for International Visiting Scholars
Organizer/Funding Body: National Taiwan Library
Host Institution: National Taiwan Library
Field of Study: Taiwan Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Study Location: Taiwan
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
Result Announcement: By the end of May 2025
Awardees Registration Period: June 1 to June 30, 2025
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Eligible Countries: All countries
Eligible Gender: Male/Female
Target Group: Scholars, researchers, postdoctoral candidates, Ph.D. students, and library professionals
Number of Opportunities: 1 to 3 primary positions, with up to 2 alternate positions
Medium of Instruction: English/Chinese

Benefits of the National Taiwan Library Fellowship

What does the fellowship cover?

Airfare Subsidy:
- One economy-class round-trip ticket (most direct route to Taiwan)
- NTD 35,000 for scholars from Northeast and Southeast Asia
- NTD 60,000 for scholars from other regions
Monthly Research Grant:
- NTD 60,000 for those with a doctoral degree
- NTD 40,000 for those without a doctoral degree
Research Facilities:
- Access to NTL’s research resources and archives
- Opportunities for academic collaboration in Taiwan

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply for this fellowship?

Faculty members at foreign universities (professors, associate professors, assistant professors, senior lecturers, lecturers)
Postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. holders, doctoral candidates, or Ph.D. students
Library personnel and researchers of equivalent rank at related academic institutions
Scholars recommended by institutions with an academic cooperation MOU with NTL
Research topics must align with Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies
Applicants currently engaged in research, teaching, or studies in Taiwan are not eligible

Required Documents

The following are the required supporting documents for National Taiwan Library Fellowship:

Completed online application form
Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
Research proposal (maximum three pages, in English or Chinese)
One recommendation letter (sent directly to wyw25@mail.ntl.edu.tw)
Letter of approval from the highest administrative authority at the applicant’s institution

Additional documents for awarded scholars include:

Visa copy
Passport copy
Proof of medical insurance
Flight ticket
Boarding pass

Selection Process

A panel of scholars and experts assigned by the Library will review the applications based on submitted documents and the following criteria:

Selection Criteria:

Quality and feasibility of the proposed research
Academic credentials and research achievements
Alignment with the fellowship’s goals and Taiwan’s research interests

How to Apply?

Submit an online application via the National Taiwan Library’s official website (link below)
Ensure all required documents are complete and submitted before the deadline.
The recommendation letter must be emailed separately by April 13, 2025
Monitor official websites for results by the end of May 2025

Contact Information

For more details, refer to the National Taiwan Library Fellowship website or review the fellowship call available in English. NTL Fellowship Website