Subject Matter: The NSTC and the EU are simultaneously soliciting applications for the 2026-2027 EU "Biodiversa+: European Biodiversity Partnership" multinational multilateral cooperation projects. Applications will be submitted through the EU's online platform by November 10, 2026.

Notes:
1. The application schedule and project solicitation instructions for the projects outlined herein are subject to the updated English announcements on the EU's website (https://www.biodiversa.org/).

2. Taiwanese project leaders must meet the eligibility requirements for project leaders and co-leaders as specified in Point 3 of the NSTC's Guidelines for Subsidized Thematic Research Projects.

3. Applications approved by the EU will be eligible to submit applications for "Joint Call" (a type of bilateral agreement-based international cooperation project) on the NSTC website, based on the "Successful Participation in EU Multinational Team Research and Innovation Projects" program (Appendix).

4. Project leaders may execute a maximum of two NSTC "Bilateral Agreement-Based International Cooperation Projects" in the same year. The funds allocated for this project are for designated purposes only, with a maximum subsidy of NT$3 million per year. Applications will not be accepted for projects not receiving subsidies.

5. Contact Persons for this Project:

(1) For questions regarding the project details, please contact Researcher Tang Qingmei at the NSTC Science and Technology Department, email address: cmtom@nstc.gov.tw.

(2) For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information System Service Hotline, telephone: 0800-212-058, (02) 2737-7590, 7591, 7592.