YBB - The 2026 NGO Fellowship Program in Taiwan is now open for applications. Organized by the Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan AID), this prestigious fellowship welcomes NGO professionals from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands who are committed to creating meaningful social impact.
Moreover, this fully on-site fellowship offers a unique combination of NGO placement, capacity-building workshops, roundtable discussions, and future project collaboration opportunities. As a result, fellows will strengthen their professional skills while building long-term regional partnerships.
The Taiwan AID Fellowship Program 2026 is designed for experienced NGO professionals who want to expand their expertise and collaborate with Taiwanese civil society organizations.
Throughout the fellowship, participants will work directly with NGOs in Taiwan based on their professional background. In addition, they will join workshops, field visits, and collaborative sessions that focus on strengthening nonprofit leadership and project impact.
Furthermore, the program supports future cooperation by encouraging fellows to propose project ideas that can be implemented in their home countries.
The fellowship includes several key components that support both professional growth and international collaboration.
First, fellows will be placed in Taiwanese NGOs according to their professional expertise.
During the three-week field placement, participants may work on:
Therefore, this component offers valuable hands-on experience within Taiwan’s civil society ecosystem.
At the beginning of the program, fellows will attend professional development workshops focused on:
Additionally, participants will visit civil society sites across Taiwan to gain practical insights.
On the sixth day, fellows will join a roundtable event with Taiwanese NGO professionals.
This session allows participants to exchange:
Consequently, fellows can broaden their understanding of nonprofit work across Asia and the Pacific.
At the end of the fellowship, participants are expected to submit a project draft proposal.
This project proposal may serve as the foundation for future collaboration between fellows and Taiwanese NGOs.
After the program, fellows will remain connected through an alumni network.
This network supports:
The fellowship will run from 4 October to 1 November 2026.
Because participation is fully on-site, selected fellows must be available for the entire duration.
Applicants should meet the following requirements.
Applicants working in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
Moreover, outstanding applicants from other relevant sectors may also be considered.
The fellowship is open to applicants from:
Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Pakistan
Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia
Palau, Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu
Applicants must demonstrate:
Quota: 12 fellows (tentative)
Because spaces are limited, early application is strongly recommended.
Official information:
https://www.taiwanaid.org/en/news/50124
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/GyGY8paRCCKgD2RG6
The deadline to apply is 1 June 2026.
Therefore, applicants should prepare their materials and submit the registration form as early as possible.
The 2026 NGO Fellowship Program in Taiwan is an excellent opportunity for NGO professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, expand regional networks, and collaborate with experienced civil society organizations. With workshops, practical field placement, and long-term partnership opportunities, this fellowship offers valuable international exposure for professionals committed to social impact and community development.