Taiwan Visiting Fellows Program
The Stimson Center is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Taiwan Visiting Fellows Program. This Program, a part of the Stimson Center's overall Visiting Fellows Program, is geared toward mid-career professionals who are interested in contributing creatively to the public debate on regional security, cross-Strait relations, and US-Taiwan relations.
Our fellowship program not only gives visitors an opportunity to better understand US perspectives on these questions, but also aims to foster a deeper appreciation of civil-military relations in the United States and the workings of our democratic system.
In the past, the Stimson Center has been fortunate to host Visiting Fellows from India, Japan, Pakistan, and the People's Republic of China.
Visiting Fellows are encouraged to meet with as many people as possible in the DC policy community during their time in Washington, DC, and to interact and collaborate with Stimson Center staff. Past Stimson Fellows have visited:
- US government agencies
- Congressional Committees
- Research institutions in the DC area
Fellows are also kept abreast of pertinent seminars and lectures taking place in the Washington metropolitan area. In addition, our Fellows are given access to literature that might be hard to find in their home countries. Stimson Center staff will assist Fellows in gaining access to a diverse range of libraries including the United States Institute of Peace, the Library of Congress, and area university libraries. At the conclusion of their stay, Fellows are encouraged to publish their work back home as well as on the Stimson Center website and to contribute actively to the public debate on regional security in their own country and region. A briefing is held at the end of the term during which fellows present their research to other Stimson senior associates and outside specialists from government agencies and think tanks.
The Stimson Center's Visiting Fellows Program is a unique way for burgeoning policy professionals, academics, and military experts to learn more about the DC policy community and to engage with other prominent and up-and-coming scholars in the field.
Selection Process
The Stimson Center will select one Visiting Fellow from Taiwan, who will come to the US for a two- to three- month period. The Center will provide:
- Airfare between Taiwan and Washington, DC
- Office space
- A computer with access to the Internet and an email account
- Use of general office facilities (phones, fax machine, copy machine, etc)
A modest stipend is available for selected candidates. In addition, the Center is open to self-financed candidates who wish to come to Washington, DC to conduct research.
Participants are selected by the Program Director of the East Asia Program in consultation with other senior staff of the StimsonCenter. Successful candidates are responsible for obtaining an entry visa to the United States.
To initiate the application process, prospective Visiting Fellows must submit (either by mail or email):
- A research proposal of 3-5 pages
- A resume or curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- Letters of recommendation (2-3)
- A writing sample
Eligibility and selection criteria include the following requirements:
- At least five years of professional experience in a field related to security issues in East Asia (PhD or equivalent professional experience)English language proficiency, determined by a writing sample Visiting Fellows must show promise of being able to contribute creatively to the public debate on regional security issues. Thus, individuals who do not plan to return to Taiwan after the fellowship are not eligible.Preference is given to individuals who have not had the opportunity to do research in the United States, or those individuals who have not done so recently.
Program Evaluation
At the end of their stay at the Stimson Center, the Visiting Fellows fill out an extensive questionnaire about our Visiting Fellows program. In the past, we have received extremely positive responses from our Fellows. They have found the meetings we arrange very useful. They have also found the Stimson Center resources, such as our computer facilities, helpful. In particular, they mention that giving an informal presentation of their research at the end of their fellowship has been not only a valuable exercise in honing public speaking skills, but has also been useful as a means of gaining feedback on their research from peers. While at the Stimson Center, Visiting Fellows produce quality work and interact with security specialists in Washington, DC as well as other Stimson Center Visiting Fellows from Japan, India, Pakistan, and PRC.
The role of the Stimson Center is that of a facilitator, promoting direct contact and collaborative work across borders, spurring indigenous problem-solving approaches to longstanding problems, and helping talented individuals to become more effective advocates for change.
Past Visiting Fellows:
| Name | Year | Previous Institutional Affiliation | Research Topic |
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Dr. Chen-dong Tso |
2012 | National Taiwan University | US-PRC Trade Webs: TPP vs. China-Japan-Korea FTA-- Implications for Taiwan |
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Dr. Tony Suwang Kuo |
2009 | National Youth Commission | ECFA: Implications of Greater Cross-Strait Integration for the US-Taiwan Relationship |
|
Dr. York W. Chen |
2009 | Institute for Taiwan Defense and Strategic Studies | Fragile Partnership: Taiwan’s Pol-Mil Relations, 2000-2008 |
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Col. Jen-Shuai Chen |
2008 | Defense Research Division, Ministry of Defense | The Influence of China's Military Modernization on Security in the Taiwan Strait |
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Distinguished |
2007 | Foreign Minister, Representative in the United States | - |
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Dr. Marc Chia-Ching Cheng |
2006 | Foundation on International and Cross-strait Relations (FICS) | American Views on Taiwan Sovereignty |
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Col. Yan-Ting Chang |
2005 | ROCAF, National Defense University | An analysis of Cross-Taiwan Strait Military Balance and the Possible Solutions |
How to Apply
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