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

The Intergovernmental International S&T Innovation Cooperation Key Special Program is a sub-track of China's National Key R&D Programs that enables joint research projects between Chinese and foreign institutions under bilateral/multilateral government S&T agreements. It is the primary formal channel through which non-Chinese researchers and institutions can access MOST funding — as a foreign partner to a Chinese lead institution. Live 2026 calls for this sub-track were confirmed via service.most.gov.cn (MOST International Cooperation Department). Participating country lists, call-specific topics, and co-funding arrangements vary by bilateral agreement — details are published in per-call program guides in Chinese. Foreign applicants typically apply jointly with a Chinese lead who manages the MOST-side application.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.