Group 1 - The announcement is about the public solicitation for project undertakers for the APEC Cooperation Fund in China, specifically focusing on energy cooperation research topics [2][3]. - Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, enterprises, and industry associations within mainland China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Joint applications are encouraged [3][4]. - The application deadline is set for August 1, 2025, and applicants must choose one of the two research projects related to hydrogen development and low-carbon transformation of fossil fuel power plants [8][9]. Group 2 - The research projects must be completed by the end of December 2025, with the submission of results based on the entrusted contract [9]. - The results of the applications will be announced within three weeks after the application deadline, and interested parties should monitor the National Energy Administration's official website for updates [10]. - The research outcomes should be original, scientifically sound, and comply with national confidentiality regulations and industry policies, with intellectual property rights belonging to the National Energy Administration [6][7].