Fwd: Chiu reseach fellowship program 2025-2026 at Oregon State University (apply by Feb 28)

The Chiu program for Taiwan studies at Oregon State University invites applications for a research fellowship for the academic year 2025-26. Based on the support from the Chun and Jane Chiu Foundation, the fellowship program is set up to sponsor  the following categories of research:

1. History of Taiwan;

and 2. Projects on Taiwan in anthropology, political science, sociology, or literature with a strong historical dimension.  

We especially welcome proposals on Taiwan which are developed in transnational or comparative perspective. The Chiu fellowship can be a residential or non-residential fellowship (depending on the fellow's preference and needs and other conditions). The fellow is expected to dedicate their time to research and writing, and/or to coordinate scholarly activities. The fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a stipend of $61,000 US dollars. OSU will provide a healthcare option and support for professional development. 

​ The goal of the research fellowship is to assist young scholars who  intend to establish their career in the international academia. Candidates should provide evidence of completion of their PhD degree by June 15, 2025. They must not be more than 3 years beyond receipt of the PhD by June 15, 2025. We accept applications from scholars based in North America (the United States and Canada) and Taiwan. 

To apply, please submit the following documents to Taiwan.Studies@oregonstate.edu  by Feb 28, 2025

1. A cover letter 

2. Curriculum vitae, including list of publications 

3. A research proposal in which the applicant explains their project. The proposal should not exceed three pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12). 

4. Two letters of reference. One must be from the applicant’s major professor (dissertation advisor).  Applicants could ask their referees to email their letters as attached PDFs to Taiwan.Studies@oregonstate.edu. 

The committee will make its decision in late March or early April. Please don't hesitate to send a message to hip@oregonstate.edu, if you have any questions. 

Oregon State University is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.