Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program
Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program supports emerging American and European policy leaders through expert briefings and a Taiwan research trip to deepen understanding of Taiwan and its policy challenges.
Funder: German Marshall Fund of the United States
Due Dates: October 9, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (Application) | February 15–March 1, 2027 (Program)
Funding Amounts: All program-related expenses covered for the two-week program; no stipend
Summary: A fellowship helping emerging US and European policy leaders understand Taiwan through Washington, D.C. seminars and a research trip to Taiwan.
Key Information: Active-duty military and individuals currently employed by US or European governments are ineligible.
Description
The Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program (TUPP), run by the German Marshall Fund of the United States, is a two-week fellowship for emerging American and European policy leaders. Launched in 2017 and expanded to European participants in 2022, it builds firsthand understanding of Taiwan’s perspectives on cross-strait matters, its international role, and US-Taiwan relations.
The program begins with three days of briefings in Washington, D.C. by US officials, academics, and think tank experts. Fellows then visit several cities in Taiwan, meeting representatives of government, business, nongovernmental organizations, and academia. Exposure to Taiwan’s culture, history, and politics is intended to inform participants’ analysis of future challenges involving Taiwan.
