National Taiwan University (NTU) provides institutional administrative support mechanisms to facilitate interdisciplinary research and teaching across colleges. These services are coordinated through multiple university-level offices that assist faculty members, researchers, and students in developing and implementing cross-college and cross-disciplinary initiatives.
The Office of Research and Development (ORD) provides administrative support for interdisciplinary research teams, including hiring research experts, subsidizing technical staff, and managing research ethics review procedures for human participants. These services enable interdisciplinary research groups to access specialized expertise, technical support, and regulatory guidance required for collaborative research projects.
In addition to research support, the Office of Academic Affairs promotes interdisciplinary education through several administrative programs. The Academic Advising Office assists students in planning cross-college study pathways and interdisciplinary course selections. The Teaching Practice Incubation Program supports faculty members in developing innovative and interdisciplinary teaching approaches through institutional funding and pedagogical experimentation. Furthermore, the XR Teaching Center, established by the Digital Learning Center, provides equipment lending, instructional consultation, and workshops that support immersive and technology-enhanced interdisciplinary teaching.
To further coordinate university-wide initiatives addressing complex societal challenges, NTU established the Sustainable Development Promotion Committee and the Office of Sustainability in 2022. These units facilitate collaboration between administrative and academic units and support interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives that integrate research, education, and social engagement.
Through these coordinated structures, NTU provides comprehensive administrative support for interdisciplinary research, teaching innovation, and cross-college collaboration, enabling scholars and students to address complex scientific and societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
A prominent example of NTU's administrative support for interdisciplinary research is the newly established France-Taiwan Quantum Center for the Alain Aspect Program. Inaugurated in October 2025 by NTU, Université Paris-Saclay, and Université Grenoble Alpes, this center represents a major milestone in integrating fundamental quantum physics with advanced semiconductor engineering, enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration through international researcher exchange.
Managing a cross-border initiative of this scale—backed by a joint budget of over €1 million—requires robust administrative capabilities. NTU provides dedicated administrative support for this interdisciplinary team, including coordination of international researcher exchange, institutional liaison, and funding management, enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration across partner institutions.
In addition to supporting interdisciplinary research collaboration, NTU extends its administrative support to talent development and interdisciplinary training. Since 2023, NTU has introduced the Interdisciplinary Career Immersion – Mentorship Program, providing cross-disciplinary internship opportunities and industry mentorship to strengthen students' interdisciplinary competencies and career readiness.
From 2024 onward, NTU further supports interdisciplinary development through the Association of Innovative Transdisciplinary Education (AITE), initiated by D-School. AITE serves as a platform connecting academia, society, and international partners, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in research and education.