This program aims to support the nation's long-term development and cultivate high-level scientific research personnel by subsidizing outstanding domestic talents to undertake studies at world-class public and private research institutions abroad in critical science and technology, and humanities and social sciences research projects.

The 2026 program comprises 15 key scientific and technological research projects alongside humanities and social sciences initiatives. The NSTC has announced 123 recommended overseas research institutions spanning 19 countries, with access to nearly 200 collaborative research laboratories. Program leaders are advised to prioritize collaboration with these institutions, though this does not constitute an exclusive requirement.

Subsidy Items and Cost-Sharing Arrangements:

(1) Subsidy Items: Overseas travel expenses for the principal investigator and co-investigators, laboratory expenses, and stipends for research trainees (NT$900,000 per annum for doctoral students; NT$1,500,000 per annum for postdoctoral researchers).

(2) Subsidy Amount: The total annual subsidy per project shall not exceed NT$4,000,000.

The aforementioned call for proposals is currently accepting submissions. 

Prospective applicants shall review the NSTC regulations on the NSTC website and adhere to the following steps:

(1) Complete the online application on NSTC's website.

(2) Download the “NTU Application Form for NSTC Grant for the International Cooperative Project.”

(3) After acquiring the signatures or seals of the head and dean of the executive department/institute, please email the finalized form to the Division of Research Project Affairs (RPA).

The submission deadline is by 17:00 on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Please simultaneously submit your online application through the NSTC system prior to the aforementioned internal application deadline, to enable the university to compile the list and forward it to the NSTC in due time.

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

Phone number: (02) 3366-6309

Email: yayinliu@ntu.edu.tw