Scholar Grants
CCKF Scholar Grants fund professors and postdocs for research in Chinese Studies, with priority for projects involving Taiwan institutions or focusing on Taiwan Studies.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application final deadline; applications accepted annually August 1–October 15)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$35,000 for one year; supports up to half salary replacement during sabbatical or research leave
Summary: Supports professors and postdocs in Chinese Studies, prioritizing collaborative projects with Taiwan institutions and Taiwan Studies.
Description
The Scholar Grants offered by the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange (CCKF) provide funding for professors and postdoctoral fellows to support research, writing, or sabbatical projects in Chinese Studies within the humanities and social sciences. The program places special emphasis on collaborative projects involving institutions in Taiwan and research focused on Taiwan Studies. Grants are intended to partially replace salary for up to one year, fostering international scholarly exchange and advancing the field of Chinese Studies.
