Subject: The NSTC and the EU are simultaneously soliciting applications for transnational multilateral collaborative projects under the 2026 "Emerging European Health Research (ERA4Health: Prevent-OO)" program. Applications are open from now until January 21, 2026 (12:00 CET) through the EU's online application system.

Notes:
1. The application schedule and project solicitation details are subject to the updated English announcements on the EU's website (https://era4health.eu/calls/pre_preventoo.php).
2. The Taiwanese project leader must meet the eligibility requirements for project leaders and co-leaders as outlined in Point 3 of the NSTC's Guidelines for Subsidized Special Research Projects.
3. Applications approved by the EU can be submitted online through the NSTC website as "Joint Call" for bilateral agreements and projects subject to immediate review, according to the "Successful Participation in EU Transnational Team Research and Innovation Projects" program (Appendix). IV. The project leader may execute a maximum of two NSTC "Bilateral Agreement International Cooperation Projects" in the same year.
4. The project funds announced herein are for designated use only. The maximum subsidy is NT$3 million per year. Applications will not be accepted for projects not receiving subsidies.
5. Contact persons for this project:
(a) For questions regarding the project content, please contact the NSTC Science and Technology Department, telephone: (02) 2737-7695.
(b) For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information System Service Hotline, telephone: 0800-212-058, (02) 2737-7590, 7591, 7592.