1. Study Abroad Subsidization for PhD Students: PhD candidates enrolled at NTU who have passed the qualifying examination and have submitted the 2026's application for the National Science and Technology Council("NSTC") PhD Students Study Abroad Program, and have been recommended by their advisor(s), department (division, graduate institute, degree program), and college, but were not awarded the NSTC grant.

2. Study Abroad Extension Subsidization for PhD Students: PhD candidates enrolled at NTU who have passed the qualifying examination, have submitted the 2026's application for the NSTC PhD Students Study Abroad Program, and have received the NSTC grant. In order to maximize the effectiveness of overseas research, PhD candidates may apply for the Study Abroad Extension Subsidization to support an extension of the overseas research for up to 6 months.

※The institutions shall, in principle, be previously approved by the NSTC grant, and must be universities ranked among the top 20 in the world—in the relevant research area(s) of the applicant's or in terms of comprehensive evaluation—within the last 3 years, important national laboratories overseas, or world-class research and development units (or laboratories).

3. Study Abroad Subsidization for Post-Doctoral Fellows: Post-doctoral fellows who are currently employed by NTU and will be employed as NTU post-doctoral fellows during the period of subsidization may apply for subsidization for up to 1 year during the period of overseas research per application to stimulate their research potentials and promote international research collaboration.

※The institutions must be universities ranked among the top 20 in the world—in the relevant research area(s) of the applicant's or in terms of comprehensive evaluation—within the last 3 years, important national laboratories overseas, or world-class research and development units (or laboratories).

The Applications should be submitted to ORD on Friday, January 30, 2026.

1. Study Abroad Subsidization for PhD Students: All colleges shall compile and submit the application documents (list of applications as well as application forms and attachments from the applicants) to the ORD Office.

2. Study Abroad Extension Subsidization for PhD Students: All colleges shall compile, review, and rank the applications before submitting them (list of applications with an order of recommendation priority as well as application forms and attachments from the applicants) to the Office.

3. Study Abroad Subsidization for Post-Doctoral Fellows: All colleges or responsible top-level units shall compile, review, and rank the applications before submitting them (list of applications with an order of recommendation priority as well as application forms and attachments from the applicants) to the Office.

1. Study Abroad Subsidization for PhD Students:

1)Subsidy Amount: NT$525,000-NT$900,000 (tax-exempt) per recipient; the exact amount is to be determined in accordance with the review results.
2)Subsidization Period: 7 months to 1 year; the period may not be divided into multiple phases.

2. Study Abroad Extension Subsidization for PhD Students:

1)Subsidy Amount: Upon completion of the entire period of the NSTC PhD Students Study Abroad Program, the recipient shall receive an additional subsidy of up to NT$450,000 (tax-exempt) for up to 6 months of extension, with the exact amount depending on the length of the extended research period as well as the results of the review process.
2)Subsidization Period: Up to 6 months; the period may not be divided into multiple phases. In principle, the starting date of the subsidization shall ensue the ending date of the NSTC PhD Students Study Abroad Program.

3. Study Abroad Subsidization for Post-Doctoral Fellows:

1)Subsidy Amount: Up to NT$600,000 per recipient per application in principle, depending on the length of the study abroad period. In case of extraordinary circumstances, the applicant may attach documents of additional explanation and planning; however, the exact amount shall still depend on the results of the review process. In case the recipient's employment is interrupted during the subsidization period, the subsidy shall remain effective only until the expiration of the recipient's appointment, and may be resumed only upon the completion of procedures for the renewal or transfer of appointment; however, the resumed subsidization may not extend beyond the approved subsidy period.
2)Subsidization Period: Up to 1 year per application; the period may not be divided into multiple phases. In case the post-doctoral research employment is terminated during the subsidization period, the subsidy shall be returned pro rata based on the termination date of the recipient's appointment.

1. Study Abroad Subsidization and Study Abroad Extension Subsidization for PhD Students: Each PhD student may be approved for subsidization under only 1 category and on a 1-time basis during their period of study at the University. In principle, the number of applicants approved for subsidization under both categories combined shall not exceed 15 per year.

2. Study Abroad Subsidization for Post-Doctoral Fellows: Each post-doctoral fellow may be approved for subsidization for up to 2 times during the their appointment at the University. The number of applicants approved for subsidization shall not exceed 15 per year.