1. Program Overview

To promote the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative (TGPI), the Ministry of Education (MOE) encourages institutions to collaborate with international organizations, institutions, professional organizations, and other relevant partners to develop diverse and high-quality overseas opportunities for young people. The Initiative aims to broaden young people’s international perspectives, enhance their professional and practical experience, and encourage them to contribute what they have learned to society and national development.

All administrative and academic units at STUST are welcome to identify suitable international organizations, institutions, or professional partners within their respective fields and develop collaborative project proposals that provide meaningful overseas learning and development opportunities for young people.

2. Guidelines for Project Proposals

Eligible Proposing Units: All administrative and academic units at STUST.
Potential Partners: Suitable international organizations, institutions, professional organizations, specialized facilities, workplaces, or other relevant entities.
Project Focus: Projects should focus on broadening young people’s international perspectives and providing professional and practical experience through meaningful participation, such as training, service, study visits, internships, and exchange activities.
Project Content: Proposing units may design overseas opportunities appropriate for young participants based on their professional expertise and the characteristics of their partner organizations.
Program Round: This call is for the second round of the 2027 TGPI, with overseas activities expected to commence from July 2027.

3. Submission Procedures

STUST Internal Submission Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026
Submission Method: Each proposing unit shall independently identify potential collaborative opportunities and coordinate with its partner organization to develop a project proposal. Upon completion, please submit the collaborative project proposal using the format prescribed by the MOE, together with any relevant supporting documents, via email to the Office of International Affairs at galiciakuo@stust.edu.tw.

The Office of International Affairs will consolidate all proposals submitted by STUST units and forward them to the MOE in accordance with the prescribed procedures. The final selection and implementation of proposed projects will be subject to the MOE’s review and applicable regulations.

4. Proposal Documents and Further Information

The MOE’s Guidelines for Developing Overseas Dream Opportunities and Collaborative Project Proposal Template are provided solely for project development and internal administrative reference. In accordance with the MOE’s instructions, these documents will not be made publicly available on the University website for viewing by prospective youth participants.

Units interested in submitting a proposal are requested to contact the Office of International Affairs at galiciakuo@stust.edu.tw to obtain the relevant documents and further information regarding the proposal requirements.