A two-week fellowship combining seminars in Washington, D.C. and a research trip to Taiwan for emerging US and European policy leaders to study Taiwan’s global role and cross-strait relations.
Funder: German Marshall Fund of the United States
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; all program-related expenses (travel, lodging, program costs) are covered for the two-week fellowship.
Summary: Two-week fellowship for emerging US and European policy leaders, featuring seminars in Washington, D.C. and a research trip to Taiwan, to deepen understanding of Taiwan’s global role.
Key Information: No stipends; program covers all direct costs. Not open to active-duty military or current government employees.
The Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program (TUPP) is a competitive, two-week fellowship designed to cultivate future US and European policy leaders’ understanding of Taiwan. The program consists of intensive seminars in Washington, D.C., followed by a research trip to Taiwan, where fellows engage with officials, academics, and leaders across sectors. The experience provides direct exposure to Taiwan’s culture, history, and politics, empowering fellows to conduct informed policy analysis on cross-strait relations, Taiwan’s international significance, and US-Taiwan relations. All program-related expenses are covered, but no stipend is provided.