Subject: NSTC and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) are jointly soliciting proposals for personnel exchange programs and bilateral seminars in 2027. Applications are open from now until September 10, 2026 (internal deadline is September 10, 2026).

Notes:
1. This solicitation is based on the cooperation agreement signed between NSTC and Inserm.

2. Application forms must be jointly completed by the project leaders from both Taiwan and France and submitted separately to NSTC and Inserm. Taiwanese applications must be compiled and submitted through the system by the project leader's institution; late submissions will not be accepted.

3. Selected projects are scheduled to begin implementation on February 1, 2027, for a period of one year. Applications not awarded funding will not be accepted.

4. Contact Person:

(a) For questions regarding the project content, please contact Ms. Liao Ya-xuan, Section Chief, Science and International Affairs Division, NSTC, at (02) 2737-7557. (ii) For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information System Service Hotline at 0800-212-058, (02)2737-7590, 7591, 7592.