The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) are for the second time investing in a joint program for Swedish and Taiwanese researchers. More than SEK 70 million is going to ten strategic collaboration projects of the highest international class.
The six collaboration projects that started in 2019 with funding from NSTC and SSF will soon be completed. The projects have provided mutual benefits. Now the collaboration is being expanded with a new call that will strengthen the ties between leading researchers in Sweden and Taiwan.
The grants are given over five years and will go to joint research projects with associated seminars, conferences and workshops, as well as the exchange of researchers between the participating groups.
To be considered for funding, the proposed research project must fall within at least one of the following strategic areas:
- 6G
- AI
- Biotechnology for precision medicine
- Drones/robots
- Green energy
- Semiconductors
- Quantum science
- Marine and ocean exploration
- Neuroscience
- Space
A Swedish and a Taiwanese project leader must write a joint application with a description of the proposed research collaboration, project participants and budget. The application is sent to NSTC by the Taiwanese project leader and to SSF by the Swedish one. The application must be written in English.
The deadline for applications is 11 February 2026 at 14:00. The earliest project start date is 1 Aug 2026.
More details: Major call in Swedish-Taiwanese research
