Program Overview

•  To increase the number of lecturers in Ph.D. level in engineering fields.
•  To activate internationally competitive academic standard of Thai engineering education to be the regional hub of the respective fields.
•  To promote collaboration and solidarity between academics and professionals in the region and Japan

Program Duration and Allocation

Duration: 4 years (2005 - 2008)
Allocation: 96 scholarships (8 scholarships per field per year)

Scholarship Specification

CHE supports scholarships for faculty members or members-to-be of Thai universities under CHE to study in:

•  3-Year Ph.D program (for Master's graduates)
•  5-Year Ph.D program (for bachelor graduates)

In the following fields:

•  Civil Engineering (CE) at CU
•  Electrical Engineering (EEE) at CU
•  Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at KMITL

The duration mentioned include a maximum of 1-year research in Japan. General conditions of scholarship are in compliance with CHE regulations.

Scholarship Coverage

•  Living allowance
•  Tuition fees
•  University expenses & Bench fees
•  Book & Stationery allowance
•  Research expenses
•  Health insurance

Scholarship Conditions

•  Must have endorsement from President of sending institution that you apply under that institution and will return to teach there after graduation
•  2 years for Ph.D. and 4 years for Master's-Ph.D. study in host university
•  Not more than 1 year of study in Japanese University
•  Teaching at sending institution after graduation (duration of study at host plus double duration of study in overseas)

If the student's research topic is related to AUN/SEED-Net Collaborative Research, AUN/SEED-Net will provide the following supports:

•  Study in international courses with AUN /SEED-Net students from ASEAN member countries
•  Participation in field-wise seminars arranged in Thailand
•  Academic supports and advice from Japanese professors

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