Subject: NSTC and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) of the UK are jointly soliciting applications for international collaborative research projects under a bilateral agreement for the 2027-2028 academic year. Applications are open from now until July 13, 2026 (internal deadline is [date]).

Notes:
1. This process is based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between NSTC and NERC.

2. The Taiwanese project leader must be currently managing an NSTC-funded research project and must be undertaking an international collaborative project with added value under that project. For details regarding funding items and regulations, please refer to the application guidelines.

3. The project's execution period is expected to be from February 1, 2027 to January 31, 2029, a period of two years. The execution periods for joint research projects from both parties must be identical.

4. The detailed solicitation notice is attached and is simultaneously available on the NSTC website under the "News" section/"Project Solicitation Announcement" section. Project leaders from both parties must comply with the regulations of NSTC and NERC, respectively. V. Contact Persons for this Case: For inquiries regarding the project details, please contact Ms. Tang Qingmei, Researcher, and Ms. Zheng Xiuyu, Department of Science and Technology, NSTC, at (02) 2737-7695/7959. For system operation issues, please contact the NSTC Information Systems Service Hotline at 0800-212-058, (02) 2737-7590, 7591, 7592.