Call for Applications: Taiwan Chair – 2025 Taiwan Studies Programme

Ghent University is pleased to launch the first Call for Applications for Year 1 of the Taiwan Studies Programme (2025–2028), established under the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Department of International and Cross-Strait Education, Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan).

About the Taiwan Studies Programme

This three-year initiative will offer Taiwan Chair positions at the following European partner universities:

• Ghent University (Belgium)
• University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
• University of Tartu (Estonia)

The programme runs from 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2028, and aims to strengthen Taiwan-related teaching and research across Europe.

Double Call – Taiwan Chair Positions (Year 1)

We are currently seeking two Taiwan Chair holders for the 2nd semester of the 2025–2026 academic year:

• 1 position at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
• 1 position at the University of Tartu (Estonia)

For full details on eligibility, responsibilities, and application procedures, please refer to the official call document attached.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, 24 October 2025, 09:00 (CET)

Notification of Results: Mid-November 2025

For inquiries or further information, please contact: inge.mangelschots@ugent.be