Application Guidelines
| Item | Description |
| Eligible Institutions | Public and private universities, and public research institutions |
| Eligibility | Qualifications for Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator must comply with Article 3 of the NSTC Guidelines for Research Project Grants |
| Funding Categories | - Operating Expenses: Research personnel costs (full-time/part-time assistants, temporary wages, postdoctoral researchers) - Equipment Expenses: Only service-related equipment is eligible; research-related equipment is not covered - International Travel Expenses - Administrative Fees |
| Execution Period | February 1 to January 31 of the following year (subject to NSTC approval) |
Project Application and Work Process
| Item | Time | Description |
| 1. New Application | May to August (Subject to announcement by the National Science Council) | Submit the first-phase plan online. Applicants who meet the requirements may proceed to submit the second-phase plan. |
| 2. Continuation Plan Report | Before the end of October | Submit the continuation plan report online. |
| 3. Review Stage | November to January of the following year | Includes online review, briefing sessions (presented by applicants), and decision-making meetings. |
| 4. Funding Allocation | First phase: February to April Second phase: July to September (Subject to notification by the National Science Council) |
The National Science Council will sign a supplementary contract with the executing agency. After both parties sign, funds will be allocated according to regulations. |
| 5. On-site Inspection | March to April (Subject to notification by the National Science Council) | Random inspections based on project execution status to assess implementation and provide improvement suggestions if needed. |
| 6. Results Announcement | May (Subject to notification by the National Science Council) | Joint alliance results presentation. |