Call for Proposals (CFP) for Collaborative Research Projects between National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (TAIWAN TECH) and Obuda University (OU)

1. Purpose of the Call

TAIWAN TECH and OU have entered in to an agreement to foster a mutual collaboration with the aim of promoting their research works and achievements to both international academic and industrial communities.

Under this framework, researchers from both universities are invited to submit proposals for collaborative research projects. Each project must involve active participation from researchers of both TAIWAN TECH and OU.

2. Assessment and Selection Committee

An Assessment and Selection Committee (ASC), comprised of executive representatives from both TAIWAN TECH and OU, shall oversee the procedures for reviewing, evaluating, and selecting proposed collaborative research projects. The ASC is also responsible for the allocation of funding to the approved projects.

Prior to the ASC meeting, all proposals shall undergo a peer review process conducted by internal and/or external reviewers appointed by both institutions.

Final funding decisions shall be made by the ASC based on the outcomes of the peer review process.

3. Topics for Collaborative Research

There are no restrictions on research topics. Proposals from all academic and interdisciplinary fields are welcome.

4. Structure of Research Team

Each research team must consist of:

• One Principal Investigator (PI) from TAIWAN TECH, and
• One Principal Investigator (PI) from OU.

The PI must be a full-time faculty member at the respective institution.

The participation of students (including PhD students), postdoctoral researchers, and other research personnel is optional. These participants may be included as team members; however, only faculty members are eligible to serve as PI and submit proposals.

5. Project Execution Period

Each approved project is expected to be implemented from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

6. Constraints on the Use of Funding

Funding for each approved project shall be jointly provided by TAIWAN TECH and OU.

• Maximum contribution per project:
  • TAIWAN TECH: up to TWD 250,000
  • OU: up to HUF 2,600,000

The funds shall not be used to cover personnel costs of the PIs.
Eligible expenses include travel, equipment, consumables, personnel costs for researchers and students, and other project-related expenses.

Each institution shall administer and disburse its respective portion of the funding in accordance with its internal regulations and financial policies.

7. Application Procedure

To apply for the research grant, the completed application form must be submitted in parallel to both institutions:

• TAIWAN TECH:
  Office of Research and Development (ORD)
  Email: ypchang@mail.ntust.edu.tw
• OU:

Jointly supervised by the International General Directorate and the Vice Rector for Innovation
Email: tt-ou-grant@uni-obuda.hu

8. Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 30 April. Late submissions will not be accepted.

9. Contact Person

For enquiries, please contact:

• TAIWAN TECH:
  Ms. Chang, Yu-Pei
  Academic Collaborative Center (ACC), ORD
  Tel: +886-2-2737-6297
• OU:
  Ms. Emese Baranyi
  Head of Department, International Relations
  Tel: +36-30-266-0178
  Email: baranyi.emese@uni-obuda.hu

10. Notification of Approved Projects

Applicants will be notified of the evaluation results within two months after the application deadline.

The notification will indicate whether the proposal has been approved and, if applicable, the amount of funding allocated.

11. Reporting and Deliverables

At least one academic paper derived from the collaborative research must be published by 30 June 2029.

Researchers from both TAIWAN TECH and OU must be listed as co-authors on the publication(s).

All publications resulting from the supported projects shall include an acknowledgment of the joint support from TAIWAN TECH and OU, and must clearly indicate the approved project/grant reference number(s) as specified in the award notification.

12. Evaluation Criteria

(1) Research Team Qualification

• The joint research team must possess the expertise and capability necessary to carry out the proposed research.
• The team must demonstrate a clear commitment to completing the project.

(2) Originality and Scientific / Technological Merit

• • Significance of the proposed research in advancing knowledge within or across disciplines.
  • Contribution to the development of new technologies or methodologies.
  • Originality and creativity of the proposed concepts.

(3) Quality of the Project and Appropriateness of Methodology

• • Soundness and clarity of project design and structure.
  • Relevance and feasibility of objectives.
  • Appropriateness of methods for addressing the proposed research questions.

(4) Expected Impact

• • Contribution to scientific and engineering knowledge.
  • Enhancement of the academic reputation of both institutions (e.g., publications in high-impact journals).
  • Potential positive impact on industries in Taiwan and/or Hungary.

Link for application form：

2026 Application form OU&NTUST

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張郁珮  Chang,Yu Pei

Academic Collaborative Center, Office of R&D

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

No.43, Sec. 4, Keelung Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan

Tel:02-27376297
Fax:02-27381902

ypchang@mail.ntust.edu.tw

國立臺灣科技大學

研究發展處

學術推展中心

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