The National Center for Theoretical Sciences (hereafter referred to as NCTS) aims to invite groups of outstandingmathematicians to work on research projects of substantial impact at the NCTS and thus establishes the NCTS Research in Pairs Program.

A Research Pair may consist of two to four members. Team members must not be affiliated with the same institution, and at least one member should be affiliated with institutions outside Taiwan. Members of the research pair can spend two to eight weeks in NCTS to conduct joint research and will be supported as visiting scholars of NCTS (round-trip airfare is not included).

Calls for projects are announced every April, August, and December, and applicants from research fields related to NCTS Topical programs will be granted priority. Priority will be given to applicants in the following areas:

Required Documents

To apply please send the following documents to apply_acad@ncts.tw. (In the subject line please indicate “NCTS Research in Pairs”)

Applications should be submitted well in advance of the proposed visit (preferably at least 3 months). Detailed report should be submitted within 1 month after conclusion of the project.

Contact: Lucy Chang. TEL: 02-3366-8811 Email: apply_acad@ncts.tw