Official website: https://www.sea-europe-jfs.eu/calls

• Southeast Asia – Europe Joint Call Project consortia must comprise of at least 3 partners from 3 different countries fulfilling the 2+1 rule: Either 2 partners must be from 2 different Southeast Asian countries and 1 partner from European or other way around.
• At least 1 partner from each region must be eligible for JFS funding.
• The project coordinator must be selected from among the partners eligible for funding.
• The required third partner can be funded by a funding organisation from a country participating in the JFS or bring his/her own funding.

Topic 2: Climate Resilient, Smart Agriculture using AI & IoT (For PMU-B)

1. Climate Science
   • Climate modelling and impact assessment
   • Adaptation strategies for agriculture
   • Weather forecasting and early warning systems
2. Environmental Science
   • Land use and biodiversity conservation
   • Carbon footprint and emissions tracking
   • Water resource management
3. Computer Science & Engineering
   • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
   • Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor networks
   • Data analytics and geospatial technologies

Note:  All submitted proposals must be aligned with PMU-B’s mission and strategic priorities. Only proposals that reflect PMU-B’s mandate in human resource development, research excellence, and international collaboration will be considered eligible. Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B): National Regulations HERE

Some funders may only participate in one or two of the topics, which is indicated with numbers after the name of each funding agency in the list below:

1= New Materials and Green Transition
2= Climate Resilient, Smart Agriculture using AI & IoT (For PMU-B)

• Belgium – National Fund for Scientific Research (F.R.S.-FNRS) – 1, 2
• Brunei Darussalam– University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) – 1, 2
• Czech Republic – Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) – 1, 2
  
• Germany– The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) – To be confirmed
  
• Indonesia – National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) – 1, 2
  
• Malaysia – Malaysia Science Endowment and Academy of Sciences Malaysia (MSE & ASM) – To be  confirmed
  
• Switzerland – Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) – 1, 2
  
• Türkiye – Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBITAK) – 1, 2
  
• Viet Nam – Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) – To be confirmed

Funding will be provided for the duration of a maximum of two years (24 months). Within the framework of the Joint Call, the funding can in general be applied for:

• Personnel costs
• Equipment and Consumables
• Mobility costs
• Other costs

The eligibility of cost items and their calculation are according to the respective National Regulations of the participating organisations. The upper funding limit usually can also be found in the respective National Regulations.

1. Proposals for STI projects must be submitted electronically via the PT-Outline Web Tool, accessible at: https://ptoutline.eu/app/JFS25STI
2. The proposal template (.word file) can be downloaded directly from the PT-Outline Web Tool.
3. Thai Project leaders must also submit the “PMU-B Full Proposal” via NRIIS: https://nriis.go.th
   • Thai project leader must fill in the proposal details in the NRIIS system.
   • For the budget section, please fill in the budget details that the Thai applicant will be requesting from PMU-B.
   • Thai project leader must attach documents ;
     1. Full proposal: PMU-B Proposal Form (Both .docx and .pdf files)
     2. Letter of Support (LOS): Researchers from each participating institution in Thailand must have a letter of support 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)
     3. Supporting Documents e.g. Thailand Project Leader CV, or Letters of support from Associated Partners (if any)
     4. Any additional documents (if any)

1. The proposal must have the researchers from Thailand at least 2 different institutes or universities to cooperate with.
2. Lead Applicants in Thailand must be;
   • Researchers and/or university professors/instructors (Thai/Non-Thai researchers) who work in public/non-profit organization research institute or university in Thailand and are competent in conducting research with international partners.
   • The project leader must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent, possess a record of high-quality research, and be employed at a higher education institution or government agency in Thailand. Additionally, neither the project leader nor any of the research team members may have been involved in any violation of research ethics.
   • A project leader is an individual with expertise who is affiliated with a government research unit or a higher education institution nationwide and has a research track record that demonstrates their practical knowledge and abilities.
   • The project leader should have publications in international academic journals as a Corresponding or First Author, with at least 5 publications in the past 5 years or as specified by PMU-B.
3. The proposal topic must directly address the topic outlined in the call for proposals (PMU-B).
4. The budget must stay within the specified limits.

please visit : https://www.sea-europe-jfs.eu/calls

Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B)
Dr. Sonthaya Chaiarwut
e-mail: sonthaya.cha@nxpo.or.th, pmub.gp@nxpo.or.th, pmu.b@nxpo.or.th
Tel: 02-109-5432 ext. 850