Intergovernmental International S&T Cooperation
Supports Chinese and international partners through intergovernmental collaboration to co develop science and technology for practical impact.
The Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Key Special Programme (政府间国际科技创新合作重点专项) is a sub-track of China's National Key R&D Programme (国家重点研发计划, NKP), administered by MOST's Department of International Cooperation (CISTC). It is the primary formal channel through which non-Chinese research institutions and companies can engage with Chinese national R&D fund…
Joint research topics vary per bilateral agreement. 2026 calls confirmed (issued 2026-05-09 and 2026-04-30 by MOST International Cooperation Department).
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