The National Taiwan Library Fellowship 2026, a premier fully funded Taiwan Studies research program, invites scholarly trailblazers to engage in a global academic heritage hub at the National Taiwan Library (NTL) in Taipei, Taiwan. This 3–6-month program immerses 1–3 international fellows from 50+ countries in a cultural research nexus. Since 2014, NTL, Taiwan’s oldest public library founded in 1914, has hosted 100+ scholars, leveraging its 210,000+ historical items from the Japanese colonial era (1895–1945) to advance Taiwan Studies, Sinology, and East Asian Studies, with a NTD 10 million research budget. Fellows join a multicultural cohort, fostering cross-cultural academic exchange.
The global academic heritage hub program embeds fellows in independent research projects within humanities and social sciences, focusing on Taiwanese heritage, Southeast Asian culture, or Sinological manuscripts. Fellows explore topics like Taiwan’s democratization, Hokkien literature, or cross-strait cultural dynamics, using resources like ancient texts, digital archives, and oracle bone inscriptions, with 90% reporting deepened research insights (NTL Report, 2024). The program features biweekly academic seminars, manuscript analysis workshops, field visits, and collaboration with experts from Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, with fellows contributing to 10+ academic outputs annually.
Fellows engage in Global Academic Dialogues, virtual research symposia, and cultural exchange events, connecting with peers from Asia, Europe, Americas, and beyond. Taiwanese heritage odyssey includes Taipei’s National Palace Museum tours, Lungshan Temple visits, virtual cultural webinars, or fieldwork in Tainan’s historical sites, with 85% reporting enriched cultural perspectives. Partnerships with SOAS London, UC San Diego, and Jagiellonian University offer insights into global Taiwan Studies ecosystems. Fellows present findings at a closing research colloquium, advancing cultural research nexus goals. The NTL Diversity Initiative hosts 30+ events annually, promoting inclusivity.
Hosted in Taipei’s Zhonghe District, NTL’s state-of-the-art facilities, including modern research labs and 350,000+ digital resources, empower scholarly excellence. Since 2014, 150+ fellows have shaped Taiwan’s academic landscape, with 80% publishing in top journals. Plans to expand ties with Harvard Yenching Institute, Kyoto University, and ASEAN research hubs aim to grow 1,000+ collaborations. The English-medium program, with Mandarin workshops, ensures accessibility. The NTL Taiwan Studies Framework aligns research with global cultural preservation.
Applicants submit through NTL’s portal and are notified for selections. Join NTL’s scholarly trailblazers to ignite fully funded Taiwan Studies research, forge global networks, and shape a transformative future with National Taiwan Library Fellowship 2026!
National Taiwan Library Fellowship:
Host Country:
•Taiwan
Fellowship Location:
•National Taiwan Library
Fellowship Duration:
•3 to 6 months
Benefits of the National Taiwan Library Fellowship:
•Airfare Support: Fellows will be reimbursed for one economy-class round-trip ticket to Taiwan based on the most direct route.
•Airfare Subsidy Limits:
•Up to NTD 35,000 for scholars traveling from Northeast or Southeast Asia.
•Up to NTD 60,000 for scholars from other regions.
•Monthly Research Grant:
•NTD 60,000 per month for those with a doctoral degree.
•NTD 40,000 per month for those without a doctoral degree.
Eligibility Criteria of the National Taiwan Library Fellowship:
1. Be a professor, associate professor, assistant professor, senior lecturer, lecturer, or postdoctoral researcher in a related department at a foreign university.
2. Hold a doctoral degree or be a current Ph.D. student or doctoral candidate.
3. Work as library staff or researchers of similar rank at academic institutions.
4. Individuals not in the above categories can also apply if they are recommended by an institution that has a signed MOU with the National Taiwan Library and their research aligns with approved subject areas.
5. Applicants who are currently conducting research, teaching, or studying in Taiwan cannot apply.
6. Eligible research must be in the humanities or social sciences, focusing specifically on Taiwan Studies or Southeast Asian Studies.
7. Applicants must pay a USD 19 registration fee.
Documents Required for National Taiwan Library Fellowship:
1. Recommendation letter (if available).
2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Academic degree.
3. Academic transcript (if required).
4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
5. CV (if required).
6. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
7. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).
8. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
9. Research Proposal.
Program Deadline:
• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.
• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in April 2026!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
