National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subsidy for Hosting for International Academic Conferences in Taiwan (2025 First Round)
Applications will be accepted starting from March 1, 2025. Our university will accept applications until March 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
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一、申請期限：114年3月1日起至114年3月28日下午16：00止。
             （已經預留後續校內行政作業時間，請會議主辦人提早作業）

二、研討會舉辦期間：須為114年4月1日至115年9月30日期間舉行者。

三、申請方式：
1. 申請人請至國科會首頁之「學術研發服務網」，線上申請並繳交送出。
2. 送出後請E-MAIL通知研發處計管組蘇暐珍小姐，以利研發處後續彙整送出流程。

四、相關資訊敬請參閱：1.國科會公函；2.國科會「補助國內舉辦國際學術研討會」作業要點；3.補助申請大綱可從國科會網站下載（最下方）：https://www.nstc.gov.tw/sci/ch/detail/1360c09c-0890-47ae-9275-cecefe5a3167

五、其它注意事項：
1.同一案件向二個以上機關提出申請補(捐)助，應列明全部經費內容，及向各機關申請補(捐)助之項目及金額。
2.為鼓勵與國際學術組織聯合舉辦大型國際學術會議，申請時請詳填外籍專家學者參與人數及國家數，且至少應有兩個國家或地區之外籍專家學者來臺參與研討會，但不包含中國大陸、香港及澳門地區。
3.獲補助者，主辦機構需在會場與印刷品中(如海報、通告、手冊中)揭示、載明「國家科學及技術委員會」資助，或「Sponsored by National Science and Technology Council」字樣。
4.因應研討會運用數位化技術辦理之需求，外籍專家學者或與會人員如以視訊或其他數位科技方式參與會議，可視為親自出席會議，規劃補助費用項目時請整體考量實體或視訊等會議形式之需求。
5.為支持女性科研人員參加國際學術研討會，及落實身心障礙者權利公約（CRPD）所揭示之合理精神，申請機構得依實際需求提列托兒服務或無障礙措施經費。
6.申請舉辦之研討會應符合以下所列條件：
    (1)國際性學術組織須經國科會認可。
    (2)至少應有二個以上國家或地區(不含中國大陸、香港及澳門)之外籍專家學者來臺參與研討會。但配合國科會政策規劃推動之學術研討會不在此限。
    (3)國際學術研討會之籌辦及國內學界之參與層面應具有全國性。
    (4)國際性學術研討會須公開徵求論文或邀請發表論文。
7.國科會114年2月修正「國家科學及技術委員會補助國內舉辦國際學術研討會作業要點」第八點規定，請參考連結：https://rd.nthu.edu.tw/News-4191.html

六、國科會審查結果預定公告日期：114年6月23日，必要時得予展延。

七、聯絡窗口：
1.補助作業要點相關規定如有疑義，請洽國科會科教國合處承辦人洪小姐，Email：yth@nstc.gov.tw。
2.國科會學術研發服務網線上系統操作如有疑義，請洽本會資訊處客服人員，Email：misservice@nstc.gov.tw；電話0800-212-058、(02)2737-7590、(02)2737-7591、(02)2737-7592。
3.研發處計管組：蘇暐珍：#35010；Email：weicsu@mx.nthu.edu.tw

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subsidy for Hosting International Academic Conferences in Taiwan (2025 First Round)

1.Application Deadline:
	March 1, 2025, to March 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM (internal deadline)
2.Conference Dates:
	April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026
3.Application Procedures:
	(1)Applicants are required to visit the National Science Council's homepage, access the 'Academic Research Service Portal(ARSP),' and submit the application online. If there are any issues with the system operation, please contact NSTC: ■ Phone: 0800-212-058 ■ Email: misservice@nstc.gov.tw
	(2)After submission, please notify Ms. Wei-Chen Su from the Office of R&D, National Tsing Hua University. Email: weicsu@mx.nthu.edu.tw
4.Operation Directions for NSTC Subsidy:
	For more details, please refer to the NSTC website: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/sci/ch/detail/1360c09c-0890-47ae-9275-cecefe5a3167
5.Other Important Notes:
	(1)If the same project is submitted for funding to more than two agencies, applicants must provide a detailed breakdown of the total budget, including the specific items and amounts requested from each agency.
	(2)To promote collaboration with international academic organizations for large-scale conferences, applicants must specify the number of foreign scholars and the countries involved. The conference must include participants from at least two foreign countries or regions (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau).
	(3)For funded conferences, the organizing body must prominently display the statement “Sponsored by National Science and Technology Council” on all conference materials (e.g., posters, notices, handbooks) and at the event venue.
	(4)If the conference is conducted using digital technologies, foreign scholars and participants attending via video conferencing or other digital means will be regarded as physically present. Applicants should take into account the requirements of both in-person and virtual formats when planning their budget.
	(5)To support female researchers and persons with disabilities attending international academic conferences, applicants may include funding for childcare services or accessibility measures as needed.
	(6)The conference must meet the following conditions:
		a.The international academic organization must be recognized by the NSTC.
		b.At least two foreign scholars from different countries or regions (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau) must participate in the conference. This requirement does not apply to conferences promoted under NSTC’s specific policies.
		c.The conference should have national-level involvement, with significant participation from the domestic academic community.
		d.The conference must have an open call for papers or invitations for paper presentations.
	(7)NSTC Revised Operation Directions: Please refer to Article 8 of the NSTC operation directions, revised in February 2025. https://rd.nthu.edu.tw/News-4191.html
6.Expected Announcement Date of Review Results:
	June 23, 2025 (may be extended if necessary)
7.Contact Information:
	(1)To avoid network congestion, please submit your application as early as possible. If you need network support, please contact the system maintenance engineers. ■Phone: 0800-212-058, 02-2737-7590, 2737-7591, 2737-7592 ■Email: misservice@nstc.gov.tw
	(2)For questions regarding the Subsidy operation directions, please contact Ms. Hong from the International Cooperation Division of the NSTC. ■Email: yth@nstc.gov.tw
	(3)For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Wei-Chen Su, Office of R&D, National Tsing Hua University. ■Phone: #35010 ■Email: weicsu@mx.nthu.edu.tw