Doctoral Fellowships
Supports non-ROC doctoral candidates in the Americas completing final-year dissertations in Chinese Studies (humanities or social sciences) with an emphasis on research quality and originality.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Application period opens) | October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$25,000 for one year; disbursed in two installments (July and January)
Summary: Supports non-ROC doctoral candidates at accredited universities in the Americas completing dissertations in Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must not accept full-time employment or other grants during the fellowship period.
Description
This fellowship provides financial support to non-ROC (non-Taiwanese) citizens who are doctoral candidates at accredited universities in the Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, or South America). It is specifically intended for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences who are in the final year of their dissertation research in Chinese Studies. The fellowship aims to facilitate the completion of high-quality, original dissertations that significantly contribute to the field. Evaluation criteria include project significance, originality, research methodology, and the likelihood of completion within the grant period.
