Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the 2026 "Silicon Photonics Advanced Technology Research and Application Project." Applications will be accepted from now until February 2, 2026 (internal deadline is [date]).

Notes:
1. Applications will be processed in accordance with the NSTC Subsidized Research Project Operation Guidelines. Applicant institutions and project leaders must carefully read this solicitation notice and all related attachments.

2. Applications for this project will be submitted entirely online. All forms and documents must be created on the NSTC website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw) through the "Academic Research and Development Service Network"; Project Category: "Project-Based - On-Demand Projects | General Strategic Projects"; Research Type: "Integrated Project"; Project Affiliation: "Office of Engineering"; Academic Code: "E9883-Silicon Photonics Advanced Technology Research and Application Project".

3. Applications for projects that have not received funding will not be accepted. IV. One copy of the project solicitation notice is attached and posted on the NSTC Engineering Office website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw/eng/ch).