National Taiwan University jointly collaborates with Bureau Français de Taipei (BFT) to launch NTU-BFT Scholarly Mobility Grant for NTU scholars to further engage in research mobility between NTU and France. 2026 application is now available until May 29.
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 May 29, 2026.
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 for up to five scholars.
Scholars shall accomplish their visit in French labs (September 01- November 30).
Stipend Details
² A living stipend sponsored by Bureau Francais de Taipei (BFT):
Up to the maximum of EUR 1,704/month: Ph.D. students, and Postdoc Researchers who obtained doctorates within 5 years, and Assistant Professors
Up to the maximum of EUR 2,055/month: Professors and Associate Professors
The stipend requires the approval of BFT after 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. The program aims to promote collaborations of innovation in order to develop future long-term programs.
FAQ
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this program?
A: NTU Ph.D. students, Postdoc Researchers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors who do not hold French nationality could apply for the program.
Q: If I have other fund 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 one month, could I apply for the program?
A: Yes, the living stipend of each scholar will be for one month.
Q: It is a great program, would it be renewed next year?
A: The quota for BFT-NTU Scholarly Mobility Grant each year would be negotiated by NTU-OIA and BFT in Spring.
Q: I would like to know about French academic and research performance.
A: According to the report by Stanford University, over 6,000 scholars are listed within the community of world's top 2% scientists. Currently, university world rankings indicate leading higher education institutions including Paris Sciences et Lettres- PSL Research University Paris (THE No. 48), Institut Polytechnique de Paris (THE No. 68), Universite Paris-Saclay (THE No. 68) and Sorbonne Universite (THE No. 76).
Contact Information
Office of International Affairs Secretariat
Josephine Chen
email: chiungfen@ntu.edu.tw
tel: 02-3366-2007 #214
Bureau Francais de Taipei
Sasha Ting
email: sasha.ting@diplomatie.gouv.fr
tel: 02-3518-5112