Subject: NSTC is soliciting applications for the 2027 "Engineering Department Academic Theme-Based Projects". Applications will be accepted from now until January 4, 2027 (internal submissions only).

Notes:
1. Applications will be processed in accordance with the NSTC's Guidelines for Subsidized Thematic Research Projects. Applicant institutions and project applicants must carefully read this solicitation notice and all related attachments.

2. Applications for this project will be submitted entirely online. All forms and documents must be created on the NSTC website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw) through the "Academic Research and Development Service Network". For the project category, please select "Thematic Projects - On-Demand Projects" and then "General Research Projects".

3. Applications for projects that have not received funding will not be accepted. For key points of this solicitation and related application instructions, please refer to the NSTC Engineering Department website (https://www.nstc.gov.tw/eng/ch) - Announcements. IV. Contact Persons for this Case:

(1) For any questions regarding the relevant regulations, please contact the NSTC Engineering Department at (02) 2737-7527 or 7983.

(2) For any questions regarding computer operation, please contact the NSTC Information Systems Service Hotline at 0800-212-058, (02)-2737-7590, 7591, or 7592.