Subject: NSTC is soliciting transnational multilateral collaborative projects for the 2026 "EU Partnership: Brain Health (EP BrainHealth)" program. Applications are open from now until March 6, 2026 (internal deadline is [date]).

Notes:
I. The application period and project solicitation details are subject to the updated English announcements on the EU solicitation website (below):

(a) https://www.brainhealth-partnership.eu/calls/jtc2026-neurological-mental-sensory-disorders/

(b) https://www.brainhealth-partnership.eu/calls/jtc2026-neurodegenerative-disorders/
II. The project leader in Taiwan must meet the eligibility requirements for project leaders and co-leaders as outlined in Point 3 of the NSTC Subsidized Research Project Operation Guidelines.

III. Applicants whose applications are approved by the EU may submit applications for "Joint Call" (a type of bilateral agreement-based international cooperation project) online through the National Science Council website, in accordance with the "Successful Participation in EU Transnational Team Research and Innovation Project" program (Appendix).

IV. The project leader may execute a maximum of two NSTC "Bilateral Agreement International Cooperation Projects" in the same year.

V. The funding for this project is earmarked for specific purposes, with a maximum subsidy of NT$3 million per year. Applications not receiving subsidies will not be accepted.

VI. Contact persons for this project:

(a) For questions regarding the project content, please contact Researcher Tang Ching-mei, Department of Science and Technology, NSTC, at (02) 2737-7695.

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