Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the 2026 "Young Scholars Program". Applications are accepted from now until January 4, 2026 (internal application deadline is January 4, 2026).

Notes:
1. This program is a transformation of the original "2030 Intergenerational Young Scholars Program" starting in 2026. Applicant institutions and applicants must carefully read all regulations in this solicitation announcement.

2. Applications for this program will be submitted entirely online. All forms and documents should be created through the "Academic Research and Development Service Network" section of the NSTC website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw). Please select "Young Scholars Program (formerly 2030 Intergenerational Young Scholars Program)" as the program category.

3. Applicants (Project Leaders): Applicants must be under 45 years of age (born after January 1, 1981) and possess NSTC project leader qualifications. Those who have given birth or taken maternity leave may extend this period by two years for each birth; relevant supporting documents should be submitted.

IV. The program will be implemented from August 1, 2026, with each phase lasting a maximum of four years, based on a two-phase principle, for a total implementation period of a maximum of eight years.

V. The program will approve a maximum of 50 new subsidy projects annually, with each project receiving a subsidy of no more than NT$8 million per year.