Dissertation Fellowships for ROC Students Abroad
Supports ROC doctoral candidates abroad completing dissertations on Chinese culture, society, or Taiwan Studies in the humanities or social sciences at universities in New Zealand, Australia, or Japan.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline; annual, applications accepted August 1–October 15)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$25,000 for one year; intended for the final year of dissertation research.
Summary: Supports ROC doctoral candidates abroad completing dissertations on Chinese culture, society, or Taiwan Studies in the humanities or social sciences at universities in New Zealand, Australia, or Japan.
Key Information: Applicants must not hold foreign permanent residence/citizenship or full-time employment during the grant period.
Description
This fellowship supports doctoral candidates who are citizens of the Republic of China (ROC) in the final year of their Ph.D. research at accredited universities in New Zealand, Australia, or Japan. The program is designed for students completing dissertations in the humanities and social sciences, specifically on topics related to Chinese culture and society, the development of the Republic of China, or Taiwan Studies. Eligible fields include literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, art, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, legal studies, economics, and media studies. The fellowship prioritizes research significance, originality, methodological rigor, and the likelihood of completion within the grant period.
