This grant is a collaborative effort between the US Air Force and Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, aimed at advancing research in materials and nanostructures using AI, quantum geometry, and energy-efficient technologies. It's a three-year program where US and Taiwan researchers team up to explore cutting-edge science topics.
Who it's for: This grant is for teams consisting of one researcher from a US institution or Department of Defense lab and one from a Taiwan institution. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Single investigator applications
- Applications without a US-Taiwan collaboration
- Non-compliance with submission guidelines
- Submitting separate proposals instead of a joint one
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Joint pre-proposal (white paper)
- Proof of eligibility for both US and Taiwan investigators
- Detailed research plan
- Budget proposal
- Institutional support letters
- Registration on Grants.gov
Cautions
- Ensure both US and Taiwan investigators are involved
- Monitor Grants.gov for any amendments
- Submit the same pre-proposal to both AFOSR and NSTC
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Each application must involve a collaboration between one US-based investigator and one Taiwan-based investigator.
Overview
This grant is for teams consisting of one researcher from a US institution or Department of Defense lab and one from a Taiwan institution. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Single investigator applications
- Applications without a US-Taiwan collaboration
- Non-compliance with submission guidelines
- Submitting separate proposals instead of a joint one
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support collaborative research efforts between US and Taiwan institutions in the specified areas of materials and nanostructures, focusing on AI-driven discovery, quantum geometry, and energy-efficient information technologies.
Total Program Funding
$3,600,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Feb 19, 2027(110 days)
- Archive Date
- Mar 21, 2027
Application Checklist
- Form a team with one US and one Taiwan investigator
- Develop a joint pre-proposal (white paper)
- Prepare a detailed research plan and budget
- Gather institutional support letters
- Ensure registration on Grants.gov
- Submit the pre-proposal to both AFOSR and NSTC