Deadline: 17 February 2017
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) is seeking proposals for its “Joint Research Project-Renewable energy” to:
- contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields in a larger scale
- provide an opportunity for young researchers and to build research network in the two countries to engage
- support the advancement of basic research and applied research
- contribute meaningfully to research capacity development
Areas of cooperation
Proposals may be submitted in the following areas which have been designated as priority in the NRCT/NSFC joint funded activities:
- Renewable energy
Funding Information
- Thailand: NRCT funding levels are up to BAHT 1,000,000 for one project per year (approximately USD 33,000), depending on the research result. Funding will be made available for a maximum of three years, to be paid in an annual year including both research funds and funds for international cooperation and exchanges.
- China: NSFC funding levels are up to RMB 2,400,000 (approximately USD 350,000). Funding will be made available for a maximum of three years, to be paid in two installments (60%: 40%) including both research funds and funds for international cooperation and exchanges.
Duration of projects
The projects will be supported for a maximum of three years from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
- Thailand
- This call is open to employed Thai researchers and affiliated with a recognised higher education or research institution.
- An application must designate two Principal Investigators (PIs), one in Thailand and one in China, who will bear the main responsibility for the project including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting.
- The Thai PI should possess at least a Master’s degree (preferably PhD).
- An application for the same research activity must in addition be submitted to the NSFC by the Chinese PI in order for joint funding to be considered.
- China
- Permanently employed researchers residing in China and affiliated with a recognised higher education or research institution which registers in NSFC.
- The Chinese applicant must possess an academic title of professor or associate professor and must be the PI of an on-going or completed NSFC research grant which duration is more than 3 years.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through an online application process.
Eligible Country: Thailand and China.
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.