Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarships Opens on Aug 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarships facilitate academic mobility between the V4 region and Taiwan by providing financial support to PhD candidates and doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, who are citizens of the V4 countries, to study/conduct research at selected higher-education institutions in Taiwan. ## At-a-Glance Criteria * Eligibility: PhD candidates as well as doctoral and postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply. * Supported areas/fields: Quantum Technology, IT, Biotechnology, Social Sciences & Humanities, or other. * Duration: from 1 up to 10 months * Funding: €1,000 per month, plus a one-time €1,000 travel grant ## Guidelines & Files VF-Taiwan_List-of-Hosts-Universities_2026-1.pdf VF-Taiwan-Scholarship-Rules-2024.pdf ## Timeline Aug 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM: Call opens Sep 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM: Final application deadline Oct 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM: Results announced # What is the Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarship Program? Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarships offer funding for PhD candidates (early-stage researchers), and doctoral and postdoctoral scholars (experienced researchers) to study/conduct research in Taiwan. The program is run in cooperation with the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan. # Conditions Eligible candidates: Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarships offer funding for PhD candidates (early-stage researchers), and doctoral and postdoctoral scholars (experienced researchers) to study/conduct research in Taiwan. Areas of support: Quantum Technology, Microelectronics, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Precision Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities, or other. Length of support from 1 to 10 months. The amount of the support is €1,000/month for each scholar + €1,000 in the form of a one-time travel grant ## How to apply? The application must be submitted on-line via My Visegrad between August 1 and September 30, 12.00 PM CET (noon) and must include the following enclosures in English or accompanied by certified translation: * A scan of the highest obtained university diploma with transcript (in English or translated into English); * Scanned verified confirmation of current enrollment /involvement in PhD study/research issued by the present university/institution (document on a letterhead paper and confirmed—i.e., stamped and signed—by the present university/institution; * A scanned letter of acceptance or an equivalent document (e.g., invitation letter) from the host university/institution containing a detailed working plan of the study/research period (not older than 3 months when submitting the application)—please consult the list of eligible host institutions (above); * Scans of two letters of recommendation , with one of them issued by the supervisor (leader of the research group in case of postdoctoral scholars) at the present university/institution, stating that the supervisor/leader agrees with the proposed stay abroad. Apply now
Restrizioni
Anybody holding a MA degree in the social sciences or the humanities; the program is not limited to citizens of V4 countries
Cosa Viene Offerto
€1,000.00
Alloggio Fornito
Supporto Viaggio
Risorse Aggiuntive
access to the archives, travel to/from Budapest, modest subsistence, accommodation