Doctoral Fellowships
The CCKF Doctoral Fellowship funds non-ROC PhD candidates in the Americas to complete dissertations in Chinese Studies (humanities or social sciences) that provide original contributions to the field.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for Doctoral Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$25,000 for one year; paid in two installments.
Summary: Supports non-ROC PhD candidates in the Americas completing dissertations in Chinese Studies (humanities or social sciences).
Key Information: Applicants must not have full-time employment or concurrent grants during the fellowship.
Description
This fellowship provides support to non-ROC (Republic of China/Taiwan) citizens who are doctoral candidates at accredited universities in the Americas and are in the final year of their PhD studies. The focus is on dissertation writing in the field of Chinese Studies within the humanities or social sciences. The program prioritizes projects with significant, original contributions to the field and expects awardees to complete and submit their dissertations by the end of the grant period.
