SOAS University of London Selected for NSTC Taiwan Lecture Program Scholarships

The Taiwan Studies Centre at SOAS University of London has received funding support from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) under the 'Taiwan Lecture Program.' Starting this year, the center will establish new scholarships, expand visiting scholar programs, and increase subsidies for graduate students to conduct fieldwork and attend conferences in Taiwan. This marks the first collaboration between the NSTC's program and an international university. The program aims to enhance international research and teaching capacity regarding Taiwan and deepen global academic interest in Taiwanese issues. After years of review, SOAS was selected as the first global partner. Dafydd Fell, Director of the SOAS Taiwan Studies Centre, stated that the funding would bolster existing teaching and academic activities. The new scholarships will help attract top talent and encourage students to participate in Taiwan-related activities. Established in 1999, the SOAS Taiwan Studies Centre is one of the oldest and most active of its kind in the West. The funding is also expected to strengthen the visiting scholar program, allowing experts to use London as a base to promote Taiwan studies across Europe.