National Taiwan University jointly collaborates with Bureau Français de Taipei (BFT) to launch NTU-BFT Scholar Mobility Grant for NTU scholars to further engage in research mobility between NTU and France. 2023 application is now available until July 21.
Eligibility
NTU current PhD students, Postdoc Researchers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors who do not hold a French nationality.
Application Period and Time Line
Please submit the electronic files of the application form and attachments to chiungfen@ntu.edu.tw by July 21, 2023.
Research Fields
The program is open to scholars of all disciplines and does not have specified academic fields or research topics.
Visiting Period
30 days or 60 days (one or two months) for up to five scholars. The minimum period is 15 visiting days.
Scholars shall accomplish their stay in French labs before December 15, 2023.
Stipend Details
² A living stipend sponsored by BFT:
EUR 1704/month: Ph.D. students, and Postdoc Researchers who obtained doctorates within 5 years, and Assistant Professors
EUR 2055/month: Professors and Associate Professors
The stipend requires the approval of BFT after its review of applications.
² One round-trip economy class flight ticket between Taiwan and France.
Important Notice
Scholars are responsible for finding a host professor in France and arrange accommodation during visiting period.
FAQ
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this program?
A: Any NTU Ph.D. students, Postdoc Researchers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors who do not hold a French nationality could apply for the program.
Q: If I have other finding resources or projects, could I apply for the program?
A: Yes, please apply for the program in addition to receiving funding from Taiwanese institutes.
Q: I would like to stay in France for more than 2 months, could I apply for the program?
A: Yes, the maximum living stipend for each scholar will be two months.
Q: It is a great program, would it be renewed next year?
A: The quota for next year's BFT-NTU Scholar Mobility Grant would be negotiated by NTU-OIA and BFT each Spring.
Contact Information
Office of International Affairs Secretariat
Josephine Chen
Email: chiungfen@ntu.edu.tw
Tel: 02-3366-2007 #214