CfA: East Asia and the Making of the Modern World International Ph.D. Program8.11.2026 {en}

Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) – East Asia and the Making of the Modern World
International Ph.D. Program
Admission Guidelines for Academic Year 2027–2028

I. Number of Openings

A maximum of 12 students will be admitted.

II. Eligibility

Applicants must hold a master’s degree (prospective graduates expected to complete their master’s degree are also eligible).
Applicants holding only a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.

III. Application Materials

Bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas (applicants who have not yet graduated must submit a letter from their thesis advisor stating the expected date of graduation.)
Letters of Recommendation (two).
Master’s program transcripts.
Curriculum vitae.
Master’s thesis (full text or selected chapters).
Published academic works (optional).
Autobiography.
Ph.D. dissertation research proposal (must include a final section titled “Fit Between the Proposal and the Program”; see Section V).
Statement of foreign language proficiency (For non-native English speakers: please list the foreign languages you are able to use and indicate your proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. If you have any language proficiency test scores, please attach them as well.)
Chinese language proficiency test score report, e.g., TOCFL, HSK, or TBCL (applicants whose master’s thesis was written in Chinese may submit the thesis in lieu of a test score).

IV. Evaluation

Document Review
1. Applications must be submitted through the online system between November 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027 (Taiwan time). Online system: https://tigp.apps.sinica.edu.tw/
2. Applications must be completed within the online application period. Any supplementary documents must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2027 (Taiwan time).
Interview
1. Interview notification: February 27, 2027.
2. Interview date: March 5, 2027.
3. Interview format: Online meeting (the meeting link will be provided separately).

V. Additional Regulations

The Ph.D. research proposal must include a final section titled “Fit Between the Proposal and the Program,” explaining how the proposed research aligns with the Program’s mission. Applicants who have already contacted Program faculty are encouraged to include this information in the section. Please note: Proposals lacking this section will be deemed ineligible during the preliminary screening and will not proceed to document review. For details on the Program’s mission, please refer to the Program Overview on our official website.
Official website: https://eamw.mh.sinica.edu.tw/
Contact email: tigpeamw[at]gate.sinica.edu.tw
Please note all deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted.