Taiwan Program Fellowships

About the Taiwan Program Fellowships

The Taiwan Program at Shorenstein APARC supports scholars' research and writing on contemporary Taiwan. The fellowships focus on issues related to Taiwan's economy, society, and culture in a new era of global relations and postindustrial development.

Read on about the application requirements for the 2026-27 visiting fellowship on contemporary Taiwan. 

Note: The postdoctoral fellowship on contemporary Taiwan is currently closed for applications.

 Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship

The 2026-2027 fellowship has closed for applications. Information about the next fellowship cycle will be posted in fall 2026.

The visiting fellow on contemporary Taiwan will work collaboratively with APARC faculty and researchers, Stanford faculty, and students to conduct research related to how Taiwan can meet the challenges and opportunities of economic, social, technological, environmental, and institutional adaptation in the coming decades, using a variety of disciplines, including the social sciences, public policy, and business.

The visiting fellow position is available to researchers and professionals with PhD degrees or substantial records of professional achievement related to contemporary Taiwan. Applicants must be visiting from and affiliated with an outside institution or organization and must be proficient in the English language. There is a preference for mid-career professionals with a strong research and publication record. Visiting fellows are selected on the basis of prior professional achievements and the quality of research and publication proposals.

The appointment begins in autumn quarter 2026 and is for one academic year. The visiting scholar will be offered $30,000 as a supplementary stipend.

Visiting fellows are required to be in residence for the duration of the appointment, take part in APARC activities throughout the academic year, and meet with collaborators and stakeholders as needed. They are also expected to support programmatic needs such as colloquiums. Fellows might participate in research collaboration through the Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL). Additional privileges include access to Stanford research facilities, the opportunity to audit relevant University lecture courses without a fee (subject to permission of the instructor), and the opportunity to participate in events at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and elsewhere on campus.

Apply for the Visiting Fellowship on Contemporary Taiwan

Candidates must complete the following requirements:

I. Fill out the following online application form:

II. Upload the following materials to the online form (in English, PDF format):

• A formal letter of request containing a detailed proposal of the work to be carried out while in residency at APARC;
• A formal and complete academic curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.

III. Submit the completed application form along with the required materials

IV. Submit two (2) letters of reference.

Email the letters of reference to taiwanprogramfellowship@stanford.edu. The candidate’s legal name and email address must be included on top of each required document.

All applications must be received by March 1, 2026.

Contact

For questions about the fellowships and application process, contact taiwanprogramfellowship@stanford.edu.

For questions and information related to international scholars, visit the website of Stanford’s Bechtel International Center.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds that would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, culture, socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical capabilities, and life experience.