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Intergovernmental International S&T Innovation Cooperation Key Special Program (政府间国际科技创新合作)

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).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: service.most.gov.cn