Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Fellowship
Fully funded PhD fellowships at Academia Sinica and top Taiwanese universities, open to international students worldwide across 14 STEM and social science disciplines.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
Monthly stipend of approximately NT$40,000/month (USD ~1,200) for the first year, extendable for further years based on academic performance. Living allowance; research-oriented support varies by program. Additional merit fellowships available (Rising Star, Research Performance, Presidential).
Eligible applicants
International PhD applicants worldwide; bachelor's or master's degree required depending on track
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Overview
Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Fellowship is offered by Academia Sinica for PhD study in Taiwan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testAll programs conducted in English; proficiency required
- Online application formRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
- Letters of recommendationRequired
- Research statement / study planRequired
- English proficiency evidenceRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly PhD stipend (~NT$40,000/month)
Included
Additional merit fellowship (Rising Star/Research Performance/Presidential)
May be included
Monthly stipend of approximately NT$40,000/month (USD ~1,200) for the first year, extendable for further years based on academic performance. Living allowance; research-oriented support varies by program. Additional merit fellowships available (Rising Star, Research Performance, Presidential). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and Taiwanese PhD students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's degree required for some engineering-oriented tracks; master's degree required for science/chemistry/physics-oriented tracks. Requirements vary by sub-program — check the specific track.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Taiwan
Official eligibility summary
Open to: International PhD applicants worldwide; bachelor's or master's degree required depending on track. Academia Sinica also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- International PhD applicants worldwide; bachelor's or master's degree required depending on track
Study route
- PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: International PhD applicants worldwide; bachelor's or master's degree required depending on track. Academia Sinica also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Register an account on the TIGP online application system at tigp.apps.sinica.edu.tw
- 2
Select one TIGP sub-program (only one application permitted)
- 3
Submit all required documents before February 1, 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; Fall 2027 applications open November 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027 (GMT+8).
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Academia Sinica
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.