Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the "2027 International Visegrad Foundation (IVF) Research and Training Program for PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers in Central Europe Member Countries." Applications are open from now until September 24, 2026 (internal submissions only).

Instructions:
1. This program is conducted in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed between NSTC and IVF.

2. This program aims to encourage Taiwanese PhD students and postdoctoral researchers enrolled in public or private universities to pursue research and training in IVF member countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Please submit your application online according to the application instructions (attached).

3. Contact Person:
(1) For inquiries regarding the program details, please contact Assistant Researcher Chen Yi-Chieh at the NSTC Science and Technology Division, telephone: (02)2737-7682.
(2) For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information System Service Hotline at 0800-212-058, (02)2737-7590, 7591, 7592.