Contemporary Taiwan Fellowships at Stanford APARC — Research & Residency Opportunities

Stanford’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) offers the Contemporary Taiwan Fellowships to support scholarly work on Taiwan’s politics, society, economics, cross-strait relations, and its role in East Asia. The program invites scholars to spend a year in residence at Stanford to develop publishable research, engage with multidisciplinary colleagues, and participate in APARC’s Taiwan program activities.

Fellowship Details & Benefits

• Duration: Typically one academic year (with possible extension)
• Appointment Terms: Fellows are expected to reside on campus, engage with the Taiwan Program, host seminars, and attend APARC events
• Stipend & Support: Fellows receive a salary consistent with university policies, plus a research budget for project-related expenses
• Research Environment: Access to Stanford libraries, networks, seminars, and mentorship from faculty affiliated with the Taiwan Program

Eligibility & Requirements

• Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field (political science, sociology, economics, international relations, history, etc.)
• Preference for early- to mid-career scholars, though the program welcomes applicants at different career stages
• Research proposals should focus on Taiwan or cross-strait / regional issues, with originality, rigor, and relevance
• Fellows should commit to residing at Stanford during the fellowship period and actively participating in the Taiwan Program community

Application & Deadline

• Deadline: December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
• Required Materials:
  1. CV / academic resume
  2. Research proposal (usually 3-5 pages) outlining aims, methods, and contributions
  3. Publication plan or output targets
  4. Letters of recommendation (commonly three)
  5. Proof of PhD completion or timeline for degree conferral
• Applicants should coordinate with faculty mentors and seek alignment with APARC’s Taiwan Program’s interests

Why This Fellowship Is Worth It

• Offers time, intellectual resources, and institutional space to pursue rigorous Taiwan-related research
• Being in Stanford’s academic ecosystem enables cross-disciplinary dialogue and broader impact
• Helps build one’s publication record