Deadline: March 1, 2026
Applications are open for the Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship 2026-2027 at Stanford. 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Eligibility
- Open 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.
Application
Candidates must complete the following requirements:
- Complete the application form
- 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.
- Submit the completed application form along with the required materials
- Submit two (2) letters of reference: Email the letters of reference to [email protected]. The candidate’s legal name and email address must be included on top of each required document.
For more information, visit Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship.
