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Funded Fellowships in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Currently 3 active fellowships open to applicants in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, across AI, arts, film, journalism, research, tech and cross-disciplinary practice. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.

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Open calls

  1. Tarbell Fellowship 2027-28 (AI journalism)

    Tarbell Center for AI Journalism · Remote training, then newsroom placement in the US, UK or Hong Kong. In person. · Deadline: 22 Nov 2026 · Award: USD 75,000 to 120,000 depending on experience and placement cost of living; senior fellows (7+ years experience) USD 115,000 to 135,000. Summit travel and accommodation covered. No application fee.

    A year-long fellowship for journalists covering artificial intelligence. Fellows complete a three-month full-time remote programme on AI and journalism fundamentals, attend a weeklong summit, then work for nine months as reporters embedded in a partner newsroom (current partners are in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC and Cambridge). ELIGIBILITY: journalism or AI expertise, aged 18+ by 7 June 2027, no degree required; primarily for applicants with the right to work in the US, UK or Hong Kong, as visa sponsorship is uncommon and needs partner-outlet approval.

  2. M+ Sigg Fellowship for Chinese Art Research 2026/27 (HKD 200,000, Hong Kong)

    M+, West Kowloon Cultural District · Hong Kong. Open to individuals or research groups of any nationality; the fellowship depends on obtaining a Hong Kong visa. · Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 · Award: HKD 200,000 covering all expenses (travel, living, insurance and research costs). No application fee mentioned.

    The Sigg Fellowship for Chinese Art Research supports new research on Chinese art in dialogue with the M+ Collections; the 2026/27 edition focuses on tradition and contemporary Chinese art. WHO: individuals or research groups of any nationality and any age, with a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree plus at least three years of relevant professional or academic research experience; proficiency in spoken and written Chinese or English is required, and the fellowship is subject to obtaining a Hong Kong visa. WHAT YOU GET: HKD 200,000 to cover all expenses, including travel, living, insurance and research costs, for a three-to-six-month attachment to M+. Fellows give a public lecture in Hong Kong and write an essay of at least 5,000 English words or 7,500 Chinese characters for M+ Magazine. APPLICATION: submit a research proposal (max 1,000 words) and full CV via the Google form on the call page, in English or Chinese, and have two academic or professional referees email recommendation letters directly. Results are announced in early 2027. DEADLINE: 30 November 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8).

  3. A4 Residency Art Center: International Residency Fellowship 2028 (Chengdu)

    A4 Residency Art Center (A4 Art Museum) · Luxelakes Eco-City, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu, China. Open worldwide. · Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 · Award: Fully funded fellowship: private studio and accommodation, round-trip economy airfare or second-class train ticket within a set budget, and a production grant of RMB 10,000 per person/team for materials and production (excluding living expenses). No application fee.

    The A4 Residency Art Center in Chengdu, the residency platform of the A4 Art Museum in Luxelakes Eco-City, opens its full-year 2028 recruitment. The interdisciplinary, open and collaborative platform fosters creative exchange among artists, scientists, writers and other professionals, with residents initiating participatory local activities that connect them with the city and community; A4 also organises group activities, sharing sessions, media promotion and exhibition opportunities. CYCLES: Spring 2028 (April to June) and Autumn 2028 (July to October), each approximately eight weeks. WHAT YOU GET (International Residency Fellowship, fully funded): private studio and accommodation, round-trip economy airfare or second-class train within a set budget, a production grant of RMB 10,000 per person or team for materials and production (excluding living expenses), community engagement and cultural experiences, media promotion and networking. ELIGIBILITY: multidisciplinary creators worldwide, including visual and performing artists, musicians, filmmakers, architects, curators, designers and creatives with interdisciplinary backgrounds bridging art, business and culture. APPLICATION: free; submit a photo, portfolio, CV and project proposal in English and Chinese to a4residency@a4am.cn, with the subject line specifying the programme tier and preferred cycle. DEADLINE: 31 December 2026 for the 2028 full-year recruitment. A parallel self-funded light track exists; this listing covers the funded fellowship only.

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