Applications are now open for the 2025 National Library of Taiwan Fellowship. The National Library of Taiwan (NTL) is offering a fully funded 3-6-month fellowship for international visiting scholars to conduct research at the National Library of Taiwan (NTL). It is the oldest public library in Taiwan. The NTL Fellowship 2025 is open to applicants from all over the world. There is no application fee , and an IELTS test is not required. The aim of this fellowship is to invite scholars from foreign countries and universities to conduct research primarily in the humanities and social sciences. The goal is to promote academic exchange and collaboration with global institutions. Details on the fellowship requirements, financial benefits, and application process are provided below.

Details about the National Library of Taiwan Fellowship 2025

• Host country : United States of America
• Location : National Library of Taiwan
• Duration : 3 months or 6 months
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: April 13, 2025

Financial benefits

The fellowship covers:

• Airfare and stipend summary:
  • Airfare: Return economy class ticket (direct route)
  • Maximum : NT$35,000 (Northeast/Southeast Asia)
  • Maximum : NT$60,000 (other regions)
• Monthly grant:
  • PhD : NT$60,000
  • Without a PhD : NT$40,000

Research focus areas

• Fields : Primary humanities and social sciences.
• Topics : Must be related to Taiwan studies or Southeast Asian studies and use the collections of the National Library of Taiwan.

Eligibility criteria

• The fellowship is open to all citizens.
• The fellowship is open to:
  • Faculty members: professors, associate professors, assistant professors, senior lecturers, and lecturers at foreign universities.
  • Researchers: Postdoctoral researchers at foreign universities.
  • Doctoral Scholars: Individuals who hold a doctoral degree, doctoral candidates, and doctoral students.
  • Library and Research Staff: Library staff and researchers of similar rank in relevant academic institutions.

Required documents

• Application form: Click here to provide it to you
• CV Click here to provide it to you
• Research proposal Click here to provide it to you
• Letter of Recommendation (PDF) Click here to get it for you
• Letter of approval

How to apply for the National Library of Taiwan Fellowship 2025?

Candidates must apply online through the official website. Complete the application through  the online application link, then upload the required documents. The official website link is below.