Scholar Grants
The Scholar Grants from the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation support professors and postdocs conducting research in Chinese Studies, with a focus on Taiwan Studies and collaboration with Taiwanese institutions.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for Scholar Grants; annual) | October 15, 2025 (previous)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$35,000 for one year; partial salary replacement only; cannot exceed recipient’s annual salary when combined with other grants.
Summary: Supports professors and postdocs in Chinese Studies research, with emphasis on Taiwan Studies and collaboration with Taiwanese institutions.
Key Information: No funding for equipment, administrative costs, or overhead; institutional endorsement required.
Description
The Scholar Grants program from the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange (CCKF) provides support to professors and postdoctoral fellows conducting research in Chinese Studies within the humanities and social sciences. The grant is designed to facilitate sabbatical leave or dedicated research time, offering partial salary replacement for one year. The program encourages collaborative projects with institutions in Taiwan and places special emphasis on Taiwan Studies. Funding is strictly for research activities and cannot be used for equipment purchases, administrative costs, or overhead.
