The Science and Technology Division in France serves as an overseas liaison office for Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). Located in Paris, the Division operates under the supervision of the Taipei Representative Office in France (Bureau de Représentation de Taipei en France) and represents the NSTC in its engagements.

In addition to its work with France, the Science and Technology Division is also responsible for fostering cooperative relationships with other Southern European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

The Division's primary functions include:

*Promoting and facilitating the signing of bilateral science and technology agreements with France and other Southern European countries, as well as supporting their implementation.

*Assisting and facilitating the exchange of scientists between Taiwan and France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

*Organizing official visits between Taiwan and these countries to strengthen scientific collaboration.

*Providing support to NSTC grant recipients who are studying or conducting research in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

*Serving as a bridge between research institutes in Taiwan and those in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal to foster new collaborations.