2027 Taiwan–Japan Young Science and Technology Talent Exchange Program: Research Visits to Japan for Doctoral Students — Applications Open December 1, 2026
- The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), in collaboration with the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association, organizes this program to promote exchanges between young researchers in Taiwan and Japan and broaden their academic perspectives.
- Funded by the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association, the program supports doctoral students in the natural sciences who hold Republic of China (Taiwan) citizenship. Participants must undertake research or survey activities in Japan for 30–60 days within the period from May 24, 2027 (Monday), to March 17, 2028 (Friday).
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold Republic of China (Taiwan) citizenship and be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in the natural sciences.
- Have sufficient English or Japanese proficiency to communicate effectively while conducting research in Japan.
- Be in good health and able to undertake research activities in Japan.
- Propose activities directly related to their current research.
- In principle, be aged 35 or younger at the time of application. Female applicants who have given birth before reaching this age may receive a two-year extension of the age limit for each child, subject to submission of supporting documents.
- Maintain enrollment in a doctoral program at a public or private college or university in Taiwan throughout the period from departure for Japan to return to Taiwan.
Funding Restrictions
Participants may not receive research funding for visits to Japan from another organization during the same period. If awarded overlapping funding, they must choose one source. Participants may not arbitrarily change the starting date or duration of their research visit to receive funding from another organization.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should submit their applications between December 1, 2026, and February 21, 2027 (KMU’s internal deadline) through the NSTC Academic Research and Development Service Portal.
After logging in, navigate to:
Academic Awards, Grants and Application Inquiries → International Cooperation → Bilateral Personnel Exchanges (Outbound) (New)
Select “Taiwan–Japan Young Science and Technology Talent Exchange Program,” complete the online application, upload the required documents, and submit. Please also notify the Office of Research and Development so that applications can be compiled and formally forwarded to the NSTC.
Contact Information
- Chinese-language program guidelines:
Ms. Hsiao-Yu Sun, Department of Science Education and International Cooperation, NSTC
Tel: +886-2-2737-7151 - Japanese-language program guidelines:
Ms. Meng-Ling Chen, News and Cultural Affairs Department, Taipei Office, Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association
Tel: +886-2-2713-8000, ext. 2411 - Technical support for the NSTC online application system:
NSTC IT customer service
Email: misservice@nstc.gov.tw
Tel: 0800-212-058 / +886-2-2737-7590 / +886-2-2737-7591 / +886-2-2737-7592
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