Japan – Thailand
Joint Call for Proposals on Biotechnology---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B) are working together to promote and strengthen collaboration between researchers from Japan and Thailand. JST and PMU-B launch this Call for Proposals for research, jointly conceived and to be jointly implemented by researchers in Japan and Thailand. Please refer to the NEXUS Home Page for the Japan-side applications.
Research Field
Biotechnology
Subtopics
- Genome Engineering Technologies for Clean Energy and Decarbonization
- Precision Fermentation Technologies for Alternative Foods and Functional Molecules
- Microbial Community Control Technologies for Planetary Health
ScheduleActivities | Timeline | Proposal submission deadline (via NRIIS) | 12:00pm (THA) on September 26, 2025 | Document review | October 2025 to January 2026 | Notification of results | March 2026 (tentative) | Projects start | July 2026 (tentative) |
Application Guidelines and Forms | File | Application guidelines | Download | Joint application form (proposal) | Download | Thai application form for Thai-side (for submission to the NRIIS system) | Download | PMU-B manual (in Thai) | Download |
How to Apply (for Thailand-side PIs)Please complete the joint application form and Thai application form above and submit them via NRIIS system. This system is the designated platform for Thailand-side PIs to submit their forms. - Both applicants, Thailand-side and Japan-side PIs, must prepare an identical proposal, which they must then submit to NRIIS from the Thailand-side PI and to JST from the Japan-side PI, respectively.
- The Thailand-side PI must also submit another Thai application form through the online NRIIS platform (https://nriis.go.th).
- The project must have the researchers from Thailand at least 2 institutes or universities to cooperate with.
- Both PIs must ensure no differences in the content of the proposals submitted to PMU-B and JST. Submitting all required documents to both PMU-B and JST by the deadline is crucial, as failure to do so will result in the proposal not being accepted.
- Proposals only with the joint application forms above will be accepted.
- The proposal topic must directly address the topic outlined in the call for proposals (PMU-B).
- The budget must stay within the specified limits.
- Researchers from each participating institution in Thailand must have a Letter of Support (LOS) from their home institution, signed by an authorized representative of the institution/organization (P.S. The format and content of LOS forms can vary from one institution to another. Please contact your institution for guidance on completing their LOS form)
- The Thai project leader’s institute must endorse the submission in the NRIIS system by 12:00pm (THA) on September 26, 2025.
Please refer to NEXUS Home Page for the Japan-side PI. Objective and Key Results/OKR 2023 – 2027: N49 (S4P23)Objective | Expected Output | O1 P23: Universities, research centers, government agencies, and private sector entities that collaborate with global or regional networks to produce research, technology, and innovation that benefits Thailand | - Networks and consortia in the fields of science, research, and innovation established through the implementation of the project—both domestic and international.
- International journal publications in T1 or Q1 (at least 2 publications) with the author of the researchers and the foreign institutions with which they collaborated.
- A new technology/process prototype or product prototype that has been tested in the laboratory and/or industry level, which can be further developed or add economic value to the industry, community and society.
- Or any other outputs related to the project’s activities.
| Key Result | KR3 P23: Number of Research institutions in universities, government agencies, and private companies that are members of international cooperation networks in the field of Science, Research and Innovation and have projects with the network |
Contact InformationDr.Sonthaya Chaiarwut (Mr.)
Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development,
Research and Innovation (PMU-B) E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] |