Taiwanese Studies Research/Collaboration Grants

Overview

Thanks to a Taiwan Studies Grant from Taiwan's Ministry of Education, CEAS has a new Taiwan Studies Program that aims to encourage the study of Taiwan by supporting curricular development, new research, lectures and symposia, and new partnership development with institutions in Taiwan. The Center will award three or four $2,000-$3,000 travel grants to KU faculty and graduate students in support of research or collaborative scholarly activities. These grants are designed to promote original scholarship, deepen institutional ties, and/or facilitate sustained academic exchange between the University of Kansas and Taiwanese partners. By lowering financial barriers to overseas research and engagement, this program aims to generate new academic outputs (e.g., publications, conference presentations), strengthen KU–Taiwan scholarly networks, and support the professional development of emerging scholars in Taiwan Studies.  

Award priority will be given to proposals that contribute directly to the KU Taiwan Studies Program through the dissemination of research findings in print and through public events/outreach. Priority will be given to proposals that involve archival research, fieldwork conducted in Taiwan, or collaborative research with Taiwan-based scholars. Funds may be used to support conference participation as part of a larger trip that has additional research or partnership development objectives.  

Eligible Expenses

Grants may be used for: 

  • Roundtrip airfare between the U.S. and Taiwan, as well as airfare and other transportation costs for research or scholarly activities within the United States. 
  • Accommodations and subsistence expenses (including local transportation) directly related to the proposed research or collaborative activities.  
  • Conference registration fees (if applicable) 

 

APPLICATIONS OPEN: November 15

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: January 15

How to Apply

  1. Applicants must complete all travel and return to the United States before August 15, 2027. 

  2. To maximize the impact of funded research, recipients are expected to share their work at an upcoming event hosted by CEAS at KU and/or at a conference in their field. 

  3. Publications that result from this award should acknowledge support from CEAS and the Taiwan Studies Program at the University of Kansas, funded by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan). 

  4. Before submitting an application, please review the KU Travel Policy & Procedure for the latest information on the University of Kansas travel policy, procedures, and planning resources. 

Please submit all required documentation via the online application portal (Qualtrics) at the bottom of the page. 

  1. Narrative Proposal: A single-spaced statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the purpose of your travel.  

    1. For research proposals, the narrative must outline your proposed research plan (e.g., fieldwork, archival research), describe your anticipated research output (e.g., article, book, dissertation chapter), briefly describe your dissemination plan, and explain how the project will contribute to the advancement of knowledge about Taiwan. Research may be conducted in Taiwan or within the United States, provided that it advances Taiwan-related scholarship; however, priority will be given to projects involving research conducted in Taiwan. 

    2. For proposals aiming to deepen institutional ties and/or facilitate sustained academic exchange between KU and Taiwanese partners the narrative should address specific research or other collaborative objectives, identify the partners and describe past or preliminary contact with them, identify anticipated short and long-term outcomes, and describe how those outcomes will contribute to the development of a sustainable KU Taiwan Studies Program. Proposal may include participation in conferences in Taiwan or the United States, particularly when such participation provides opportunities to meet Taiwanese scholars, establish research connections, or develop future collaborative projects. 

  2. Itemized Cost Estimate: A detailed breakdown of expected trip expenses, including transportation, lodging, registration fees, and other relevant items (e.g., poster printing), along with the total grant amount requested. Eligible expenses may be incurred in Taiwan and/or the United States.* 

  3. Letter of Endorsement: A letter supporting the proposed research by your faculty/academic advisor (graduate students only). 

*Itemized cost estimate includes all applicable expenses and reflects the total funding needed, however, grants will all fall within the $2000-$3000 range. 

Funding for these grants is provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for a two-year term (2026-2028), with future funding contingent upon the availability of funds. 

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