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NSTC Graduate Research Fellowship Pilot Program

NSTC Graduate Research Fellowship Pilot — Seed

Supports Taiwan researchers with structured pathways in innovation, from planning to deployment.

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About

The NSTC Graduate Research Fellowship Pilot Program is a stipend scheme administered by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) to support incoming first-year doctoral students at Taiwanese universities across all academic disciplines. The program targets students entering PhD programs in February or September of the relevant academic year, including those admitted through direct-e…

What this grant funds

Doctoral stipend supporting first-year PhD students at Taiwanese universities across all disciplines, providing NT$40,000 per month for up to three years of study.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.10 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nstc.gov.tw