ICSSR–NSTC Taiwan Joint Call for Research Proposals 2026: Apply for India–Taiwan Collaborative Research Projects

About the Programme

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taipei, Taiwan, have announced the Joint Call for Research Proposals 2026. The initiative is designed to promote bilateral cooperation in social sciences and humanities by supporting collaborative research projects between Indian and Taiwanese researchers. The programme encourages the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and research findings while strengthening academic ties between the two countries.

Researchers from India and Taiwan are expected to jointly develop and submit research proposals addressing themes of mutual interest and societal relevance. The selected projects will contribute to international collaboration, capacity building, and high-quality research outcomes.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 03 June 2026

Last Date for Application Submission: 03 August 2026

Project Duration: As per the approved bilateral research project guidelines.

Areas of Collaboration

Research proposals are invited in the following disciplines:

• Economic, Commerce, Management and Business Administration
• Sociology and Social Anthropology
• Social Work
• Demography
• Gender Studies
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Geography
• Public Administration
• Psychology
• Education
• Criminology
• Law
• Linguistics (including Literature)
• Cultural Studies (including Arts)
• Area Studies
• History
• Buddhist Studies
• Philosophy
• Artificial Intelligence and Society (Social Impact)

These areas have been identified to encourage interdisciplinary and internationally relevant research collaborations.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from India must:

• Be employed in a recognized academic or research institution.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification.
• Be associated with a publicly funded university, college, deemed university recognized by UGC, publicly funded research institute, or ICSSR-recognized institution.
• Demonstrate a strong research background through publications, academic achievements, and previous research experience.

Research Collaboration Requirements

• Proposals must be jointly prepared by Indian and Taiwanese Principal Investigators.
• Separate applications must be submitted to ICSSR and NSTC by the respective researchers.
• Applications submitted by only one side will not be considered.
• The project should focus on themes of mutual interest and contribute to strengthening India–Taiwan academic cooperation.

Funding Support

Selected projects will receive financial support for collaborative research activities and researcher mobility. The programme supports academic exchange visits and joint research efforts between participating institutions in India and Taiwan. Previous calls under this programme provided funding support of up to ₹12 lakh per project, subject to the approved guidelines and budget provisions.

Benefits of the Programme

• Opportunity to undertake international collaborative research.
• Strengthening academic and research networks between India and Taiwan.
• Access to global research expertise and resources.
• Enhanced publication and research output opportunities.
• Promotion of interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research.
• International exposure for faculty members and researchers.

Application Process

Interested researchers should prepare a joint proposal with their Taiwanese counterpart and submit the application through the prescribed procedure of both ICSSR and NSTC. Applicants are advised to carefully review the official guidelines before submission. Proposals must be complete in all respects and submitted before the deadline.

Official Website: ICSSR Official Website

Notification: https://www.icssr.org/announcements/icssr-nstc-taiwan-joint-call-research-proposals-2026