Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the 2027 "Practical Research Projects for Vocational Colleges and Private Universities." Applications are open from now until January 15, 2027 (internal deadline for applications).

Instructions:
1. The proposed projects aim to assist industrial upgrading and transformation or diversified social applications through practical experience and interdisciplinary team collaboration mechanisms in vocational colleges and private universities, while cultivating practical talents in these institutions. For application details and precautions, please refer to the attached solicitation notice and application form.

2. This project is divided into two types (implementation period: from August 1, 2027, for a maximum of one year):

(1) "General Research Project": The approved annual funding for each project shall not exceed NT$1 million.

(2) "Interdisciplinary Practical Project": The approved annual funding for each project shall not exceed NT$5 million.

3. This project falls under the National Science Council's "Research Project" category and is subject to the control of the number of subsidized projects. Once the subsidy is approved, it will be included in the number of projects executed by the project leader; co-leaders will not be included in the calculation.

4. All application forms should be created on the National Science Council website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw) through the "Academic Research and Development Service Network". For computer operation-related issues, please contact the National Science Council Information System Service Hotline at 0800-212-058 or (02) 2737-7590~92.

5. The National Science Council will hold briefing sessions on this project on October 7 (Central Taiwan), November 20 (Southern Taiwan), and November 26 (Northern Taiwan) in 2026. To register, please fill out the online registration form at https://pse.is/9hyfaa and attach the briefing poster as an attachment.