Visegrad–Taiwan Scholarships support V4 PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers undertaking study or research at approved Taiwanese higher-education institutions. The International Visegrad Fund runs the program with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council.
Awards last 1–10 months and cover research across named technology, health, social-science and humanities areas, as well as other fields. Applicants must arrange an eligible host and submit through My Visegrad.
Benefits & funding
- The International Visegrad Fund pays €1,000 per month for an approved stay of 1–10 months.
- Each scholar receives a one-time €1,000 travel grant.
- The Taiwanese host covers tuition fees; the monthly scholarship is intended for living costs, including any health insurance required by the host.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of Czechia, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia.
- PhD-study applicants must have completed a master’s degree and be enrolled full-time in a PhD program in a V4 country.
- Postdoctoral applicants must hold a doctoral degree, have full-time research experience and be engaged in research activity in a V4 country.
- The proposed study or research must take place at an approved Taiwanese higher-education institution; an unlisted host can seek NSTC approval.
- Supported areas include quantum technology, AI and robotics, IT, cyber security, social sciences and humanities, and other fields.
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Eligible nationalities
Czechia · Hungary · Poland · Slovakia
Education required
PhD Enrolled · PhD
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Application process
- 1Create or access an application in the My Visegrad online system during the open call.
- 2Arrange a Taiwanese host and obtain an acceptance or invitation letter containing a detailed work plan; it must be no more than three months old when submitted.
- 3Prepare the highest university diploma and transcript, verified confirmation of current PhD study or research involvement, and two recommendation letters, including one from the current supervisor or research-group leader.
- 4Upload the application and all required documents in English, or with certified translations, by September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM CET.
Program timeline
Call opens
August 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Application deadline
September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM CET
Results announced
October 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM