【Call for Submissions】2027 Call for Proposals: Chang Gung University Seed Teams (HUB) for Social Responsibility and Sustainability
2027 Call for Proposals
Seed Teams (HUB) for Social Responsibility
and Sustainability 🌱
To encourage faculty participation in University Social Responsibility (USR) and sustainability initiatives, the Office has established the “Seed Team (HUB) Development Program.” Through interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and students, together with local governments, industries, nonprofit organizations, and alumni networks, the program aims to promote cultural innovation, industrial upgrading, educational transformation, and environmental sustainability.
Basic Application Info
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Eligibility
All interested faculty members of the university may form teams and submit proposals.
⏳
Project Duration
From the date of the President's approval until
December 31, 2027.
💰
Funding Amount
Integrated Teams: Up to NT$1M / year
Emerging Teams: Up to NT$500k / year
💡 Funding Note: Actual funding will be adjusted and allocated based on the review score tiers and committee recommendations.
Categories & Key Themes
🌍
Social Responsibility Practice Group
Must respond to field needs and include course offerings that bring students into the field for experiential learning.
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Campus Sustainability Promotion Group
Focuses on on-campus settings and university faculty, staff, and students.
Key Project Themes (select at least one):
Local Care: services for disadvantaged groups, quality education, digital learning companions, nonprofit preschools, etc.
Environmental Sustainability: energy, disaster prevention, land subsidence, extreme climate, water resources, ecological conservation, etc.
Industrial Linkages & Economic Sustainability: industrial development, employment and population issues, food sustainability, etc.
Health Promotion & Food Safety: long-term care, food safety, school lunch programs, senior health promotion, etc.
Cultural Sustainability: cultural preservation, local culture, Indigenous cultures, multiculturalism, etc.
Other: topics featuring social practice or international USR linkages.
⭐ Priority Support: Proposals related to environmental sustainability or international USR topics will receive priority support.
Submission & Review Process
Submission Method: Prepare the proposal using the HUB proposal template. Submit the electronic file (with signatures) to cguusr@gap.cgu.edu.tw by 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2026 (Friday).
Contact Window: If you do not receive a confirmation reply within three working days after submission, please contact Hsin-Yi Wang, Ext. 5557.
Review Process: Includes a document review and an oral presentation (tentatively scheduled between Jan 7 and 15, 2027). Teams that pass the document review must attend the presentation session. Final results will be notified via email.
Continuing Applicants: Must provide a previous phase performance report (including progress, outcomes, and improvements) for the committee’s reference.
※ For detailed regulations regarding funding criteria, maximum two-term limits, performance evaluation, and exit mechanisms, please refer to Attachment 1 below.
Attachments (Downloads)
Attachment 1: Application Guidelines
Seed Team Program for USR Implementation
PDF
Attachment 2: HUB Proposal Template
DOCX ODT
Attachment 3: Annual Performance Report Template
(for reference)
DOCX ODT
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