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NSTC Outstanding Researcher Award

NSTC Outstanding Researcher Award — Seed

Funds Taiwanese researchers with recognition and financial support for outstanding scientific leadership.

The NSTC Outstanding Researcher Award is an annual recognition-plus-funding award administered by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council for senior principal investigators at Taiwanese universities and public research organisations who have demonstrated exceptional research output. The award is layered on top of an active NSTC Research Project Grant, meaning recipients must already be en

Recognises senior researchers at Taiwanese universities and public research organisations with outstanding publication records by supplementing an active NSTC Research Project Grant with additional salary and research funding.

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.36 months
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: www.nstc.gov.tw