2026 NTHU Hospital Joint Research Program Announcement

1. Eligibility
   1. Full-time faculty members at assistant professor level or above.
   2. Project PIs and co-PIs must not be out of the country for more than three consecutive months during the project execution year. Those with long-term travel plans are not eligible to serve as PIs or co-PIs.
2. Application Limits per PI
   1. VGHUST (Veterans General Hospitals and University System of Taiwan) Joint Research Program: Each PI is limited to one application.
   2. Other Hospital Programs: Each PI may apply for only one program. If a multi-year project has already been approved for the execution year, it is considered one application, and no new applications can be submitted.
3. New Review Requirement for This Year
   1. Applicants who have previously conducted hospital collaboration projects administered by the NTHU Biomedical Center must complete and submit the Section XI: Publication Evidence Form with their proposal. This form is a key review item, and accurate completion will facilitate the review process. Please refer to the website for the definition of qualifying publications.
4. Project Categories
   1. New This Year: "Highlight Project"
      1. Each hospital program will fund up to 3 Highlight Projects.
      2. Funding for Highlight Projects will be double that of general projects to promote outstanding research outcomes and enhance value.
      3. If a Highlight Project is not selected, it will be transferred for review as a general collaborative project.
   2. Application Information for Each Hospital Program

5. Application Procedure
   1. Please upload the project proposal to the system by the deadline. NTHU application path: "Academic Information System" > " Office of R&D Information System" > "System Portal Site" > "Hospital Project Name."
   2. Proposals must be submitted to both institutions separately. Applicants from each side should follow their respective application guidelines and verify their eligibility.
6. Additional Reminders
   1. Projects involving human trials, animal experiments, infectious agents, or genetic recombination must include ethical approval documents at the time of application. If such documents are not available at application time, they must be submitted before project execution; funding cannot be accessed until approval is verified.
   2. After the project concludes, please submit the final report according to each hospital program's regulations and participate in the results presentation.
7. Contact Information

Ms. Wu, yfwu@mx.nthu.edu.tw (#31252)