Subject: The National Science Council (NSTC) and the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) are jointly soliciting applications for a bilateral conference in 2026. Applications will be accepted from June 19, 2026 to July 20, 2026 (internal deadline is [date to be filled in]).

Notes:
1. This process is based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the NSC and the RSE.

2. The Taiwanese project leader must meet the project leader qualifications outlined in the NSTC's "Guidelines for the Implementation of Subsidized Research Projects".

3. The project's execution period is expected to be from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (6 months).

4. The solicitation notice is detailed in the attachment and is simultaneously available on the NSTC website under "News"/"Project Solicitation Announcement". Project leaders from both sides should follow the regulations of NSTC and the RSE respectively.

5. The project funding announced in this notice is for designated use only. Applications from unfunded projects will not be accepted. VI. Contact Persons for this Case:

(a) For inquiries regarding the project details, please contact Ms. Tang Qingmei, Researcher, and Ms. Zheng Xiuyu, Department of Science and Technology, NSTC, at (02) 2737-7695/7959.

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