| Project Type | Application Process | Project Closure | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSTC General Research Project (Batch) | Deadline announced via NSTC notification (around late December). Apply online via NSTC Academic Research Service Portal. | For multi-year projects: submit progress report online by end of May each year. Submit final report and complete financial closing within 3 months after project ends. | Ms. Lin (ext. 2288) |
| NSTC New Faculty Research Project | Eligible applicants (newly appointed or Ph.D. awarded within 3 years) may apply anytime. One application only. Apply online and submit C301 & C302 forms to the Office of R&D. | Submit final report and complete financial closing within 3 months after project ends. | Ms. Lin (ext. 2288) |
| NSTC College Student Research Project | Deadline announced via email (around March). Apply online via NSTC Undergraduate/Master Student System. | Submit final report and complete financial closing within 1 month after project ends (around end of March). | Ms. Lin (ext. 2288) |
| NSTC Defense Technology Academic Cooperation and Other Call-for-Proposal Projects | Deadline announced by NSTC via email. Apply online via NSTC Academic Research Service Portal. | Submit final report and complete financial closing within 3 months after project ends. | Ms. Lin (ext. 2288) |
International Collaboration Project Categories
| Project Category | Project Overview / Title | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|
| Bilateral Collaboration – Bilateral Seminars | Taiwan-Japan bilateral, Taiwan-ASEAN bilateral agreement seminars, Orchid Program (Taiwan-France), etc. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| Bilateral Collaboration – Personnel Exchange & Research Visits | Taiwan-Germany (DAAD) Sandwich Program, Taiwan-Australia personnel exchange under bilateral agreements, and various Project-Based Personnel Exchange Programs (PPP) | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| Bilateral Collaboration – Joint Research Projects | International collaborative research projects under bilateral agreements, typically submitted during NSTC's annual general project call. Examples: Taiwan-Italy, Taiwan-Spain, Taiwan-Russia joint research programs. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| EU Framework Program Projects (FP6-FP7) | Open for application at any time. Research teams must join EU-based consortiums to apply for FP programs. These projects involve complex procedures, rigorous review, and extended approval timelines. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| General Grant Applications | Support for domestic scholars to attend international conferences or to invite foreign researchers for short-term visits. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| Subsidies for Hosting International Academic Conferences in Taiwan | Financial support for organizing international academic conferences locally. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| Special Programs | Examples include: “Polishing Project” to enhance international visibility of scholars, “Dragon Gate Project” to support mission-oriented teams abroad, and the trial program for establishing multinational top-tier research centers in Taiwan. | Ms. Chang (ext. 2289) |
| ※ Please refer to the NSTC Department of International Cooperation schedule table for each program’s application timeline. ※ For detailed program guidelines, please consult the NSTC’s general and special international exchange program regulations. |
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