Taiwan · Taipei
Overview
The Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) is Academia Sinica’s English-taught PhD scheme with leading Taiwanese universities, in about 14 disciplines from molecular biology and nanoscience to data science and sustainability.
Applications open every November and selection runs to early February (with online interviews). Stipend after year 1–2 depends on your thesis advisor; Academia Sinica covers the extra tuition for international students for five years.
Who can apply
International applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (see each TIGP programme).
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- Master's, PhD
Funding package
NT$40,000 per month (year 1)
Example (TIGP-CBMB): NT$40,000 per month in year 1, renewable for a second year on good performance, then advisor-funded; international students pay domestic tuition for 5 years.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Opens
- 1 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Opens 1 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 5 years
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- tigpcbmb.ibc.sinica.edu.tw
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
ScholarsChapter is an independent listing service. We never charge application fees. Deadlines, amounts and eligibility can change — always apply through the official website. How we verify listings