Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for multinational multilateral collaborative projects under the 2026 "Transcan-4" project. Applications are accepted from now until July 17, 2026 (internal deadline is July 17, 2026).

Notes:
1. The application period and project solicitation details are subject to the updated English announcements on the EU's website (https://transcan.eu/).

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 Research Projects.

3. Applications approved by the EU will be eligible to submit applications online through the NSTC website under the "Joint Call" category, subject to the "Successful Participation in EU Multinational Team Research and Innovation Projects" program (attached).

4. A project leader may execute a maximum of two NSTC "Bilateral Agreement International Collaborative Projects" in the same year. V. The funds for this project are earmarked for specific purposes, with a maximum subsidy of NT$3 million per year. Applications will not be accepted for projects not receiving subsidies.

VI. Contact persons for this project:

(I) For questions regarding the project details, please contact Researcher Tang Qingmei at the NSTC Science and Technology Department, telephone: (02) 2737-7695.

(II) For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information Systems Service Hotline, telephone: 0800-212-058, (02) 2737-7590, 7591, 7592.