Fairbank Center opportunities for undergraduate students
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Fairbank Center opportunities for undergraduate students:
We are opening a new Taiwan Travel Grants opportunity for undergraduate students seeking funding for research, creative projects, and independent internships in Taiwan.
- Research projects in Taiwan may extend beyond Chinese or East Asian studies and may include creative projects. Project proposals should state how the project relates to a student’s course of study and/or career objectives.
- Taiwan Travel Grants can support undergraduates who have independently secured unpaid summer internships in Taiwan. Students will provide confirmation of the internship placement in the grant application and will be responsible for arranging their own work permit/visa, travel, and housing.
For Summer projects, the deadline to apply for a Taiwan Travel Grant is March 25, 2026. The application will require a statement of purpose (or project proposal), an itinerary and itemized budget, a letter from the hosting institution/organization (if applicable), a resume, a Harvard transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Decisions will be sent to applicants in early April in keeping with the timeline for Round C Summer Funding opportunities.
The Fairbank Center continues to offer Taiwan Studies Grants to support undergraduate students planning to pursue study abroad, academic research or language training in Taiwan during the semester. The deadline to apply for a Fall Taiwan Studies Grant is May 5, 2026. Note: If seeking academic credit for study abroad this Fall, students must contact the Office of International Education ASAP to request approval of their study plan.
Through our new Taiwan Travel Grants opportunity, the Fairbank Center can help support a gap-year or gap-semester experience for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduating seniors wanting to pursue non-credit programs, language training, or independent internships at public-interest organizations in Taiwan. To be eligible, students must be planning to return to Harvard to continue their undergraduate degree or to enroll in a Harvard graduate degree program.
Interested or have questions? To receive more details please submit the Taiwan Travel Grant interest form. Enter your questions on this form and we’ll get back to you soon.