The NSTC and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) are jointly soliciting proposals for the 2026-2031 Taiwan-Sweden (NSTC-SSF) Collaborative Research Framework Projects. Project duration is generally set at five years, with implementation scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026.

Funding allocation: NSTC will subsidize selected Taiwanese teams, with an annual cap of approximately NT$1.6 million per project.

Cooperation Areas:

I. Space Technology

II. Quantum Technology

III. Drone/Robotics

IV. 6th Generation Mobile Network

V. Semiconductor Technology

VI. Green-energy Technologies

VII. Neuroscience

VIII. Marine/Ocean-Exploration-Technology

IX. Biotechnology for Personalized Medicine

X. AI-System Technology

Interested applicants shall read through the NSTC regulations on NSTC’s website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw/), and follow the steps below:

A. Complete the online application on NSTC's website.

B. Download the “NTU Application Form for NSTC Grant for the International Cooperative Project.”

C. Once the principal investigator, the head and dean of the executive department/institute have affixed their signatures or seals, please email the completed form to the Division of Research Project Affairs (RPA).

The deadline for submission is by 17:00, on Monday, February 9, 2026. 

Please synchronize your online application with the NSTC system before the deadline to allow the university to compile and send submissions to NSTC as scheduled.

Contact Person for RPA regarding the project: Ms. Ya-Yin Liu

Phone number: (02) 3366-6309

Email: yayinliu@ntu.edu.tw