To show our concern for the crisis in Ukraine, Taiwan is offering scholarships for Ukrainian scholars and students. The application is open until further notice.
1. STUDENTS: Undergraduate, Master and PhD*
- Number of scholarships: We accept as many students as possible until all slots are filled
- Eligibility: Ukrainian citizens
- Fields of expertise: (1) Humanities and Social Sciences, (2) Mathematics and Physical Sciences and (3) Life Sciences
- Costs covered: (1) Flight tickets (round trip), (2) Accommodation and (3) Living expenses (NT$15,000/month for undergraduate students; NT$20,000/month for master and PHD students)
- Duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension)
2. SCHOLARS with a PhD degree*
- Number of scholarships: 15
- Eligibility: Ukrainian citizens currently based in the Republic of Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Hungary and the Slovak Republic.
- Fields of expertise: (1) Humanities and Social Sciences, (2) Mathematics and Physical Sciences and (3) Life Sciences
- Costs covered: (1) Flight tickets (round trip), (2) Accommodation and (3) Living expenses (at least NT$66,950/month)
- Duration: 3 months (with the possibility of extension)
Apply here -> Application for the Taiwan Scholarships for Ukrainian Students and Scholars
*Advanced knowledge of English is expected. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short online interview.
*The Taipei Representative Office in Poland will assist in providing the visas.
The program is co-sponsored by Academia Sinica (AS) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan.
As the leading government-funded research institute in Taiwan, Academia Sinica (AS) has spearheaded numerous fundamental and interdisciplinary research initiatives to address diverse challenges in Taiwan and beyond. AS operates the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), a prestigious PhD training program that welcomes international students.
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), as the government agency, is in charge of the development of science and technology in Taiwan. In order to support academic research, MOST provides subsidies for recruiting outstanding talents to participate in research projects.
- AS website: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/en
- TIGP website: https://tigp.sinica.edu.tw
- MOST website: https://www.most.gov.tw/?l=en
- Guidelines for the recruitment of visiting science and technology personnel with subsidies from MOST: https://www.most.gov.tw/most/attachments/1af64bb1-3863-4ea9-b53a-43e9480646a4