TIGP Rising Star Fellowship
An extra NT$6,000 a month for the first three years for outstanding first-year PhD students in the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) at Academia Sinica, nominated by their program.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
An additional NT$6,000 per month for the first three years at TIGP. The fellowship is described as a pilot program.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding first-year TIGP PhD students nominated by their program coordinator; no separate student application
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Overview
TIGP Rising Star Fellowship is offered by Academia Sinica for PhD study in Taiwan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmitted to a TIGP PhD programme at Academia Sinica; nominated by the program director
What this scholarship covers
NT$6,000 extra per month for three years
Included
An additional NT$6,000 per month for the first three years at TIGP. The fellowship is described as a pilot program. 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 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Selected incoming TIGP students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- 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
Awarded only to outstanding first-year TIGP PhD students. Each TIGP program submits a list of recommended awardees, with a recommendation letter from the program coordinator, to the TIGP Office by the end of February. Awardees who fail the annual academic performance evaluation lose eligibility and their funding is suspended.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding first-year TIGP PhD students nominated by their program coordinator; no separate student application
Study route
- PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Awarded only to outstanding first-year TIGP PhD students. Each TIGP program submits a list of recommended awardees, with a recommendation letter from the program coordinator, to the TIGP Office by the end of February. Awardees who fail the annual academic performance evaluation lose eligibility and their funding is suspended.
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
- Program coordinator recommendation letter (submitted by the program)
How to apply
- 1
Be admitted to a TIGP PhD program
- 2
The program coordinator nominates outstanding first-year students by the end of February; there is no separate student application
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual. Programs submit their recommended lists by the end of February.
Confirm the current dates 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 12, 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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.