Candidates will be selected based on:-
- Relevance and originality of proposed research
- Academic merit and previous achievements
- Contribution to the understanding of contemporary Taiwan
- Alignment with APARC’s mission and faculty expertise

Scholars and researchers
Abroad
An award up to USD 30,000
Closed
The Contemporary Taiwan Fellowship at Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) offers outstanding scholars the opportunity to conduct advanced research on contemporary Taiwan. This fellowship supports individuals whose academic work focuses on Taiwan’s political, economic, or social developments, as well as its international relations and cross-strait dynamics. The selected fellows will receive the award of up to USD 30,000 (approx. ₹26,62,923) along with other benefits.
To be eligible, applicants must:-
Note:- Preference is given to scholars whose research contributes to understanding Taiwan’s domestic and global developments.
The selected fellows will receive the award of up to USD 30,000 (approx. ₹26,62,923) along with other benefits.
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the Apply for the Visiting Fellowship and click on the ‘APPLICATION FORM’.
Step 4: Click on ‘Begin’ and complete the application form.
Step 5: Fill in the required information and attach the documents, and email them to the ‘taiwanprogramfellowship@stanford.edu’.
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Candidates will be selected based on:-
Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC)
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Stanford University, Encina Hall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Email ID: aparc@stanford.edu | Phone number: 650.723.9741
Source:https://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/
Question: Who offers the Taiwan Visiting Program Fellowship 2026?
Answer: The fellowship is offered by the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University.
Question: What is the duration of the fellowship?
Answer: The fellowship typically lasts up to one academic year.
Question: Who can apply for the Taiwan Visiting Program Fellowship 2026?
Answer: Academics, postdoctoral researchers, and professionals working on Taiwan-related research fields are eligible for the fellowship.
Question: What does the fellowship cover?
Answer: The fellowship provides financial support up to $30,000 ( approx. ₹26,62,923.00) along with other benefits.
Question: How can I apply?
Answer: Applications must be submitted online through the official APARC portal.