2024 Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program

Kyoto University is pleased to announce the “2024 Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program”, a summer undergraduate research program in life science and biotechnology sponsored by the Amgen Foundation. It is an eight-week program from June 7th to August 2nd, 2024.

Application is now open and will be closed at 3 p.m. on February 1st, 2024, Japan Standard Time [UTC +9:00hrs].

Program details and Application guidelines are available at: http://www.opir.kyoto-u.ac.jp/study/en/curriculum/amgenscholars/

A brief description of Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program is:
– 10 slots will be offered to undergraduate students from colleges and universities throughout Asia to undertake laboratory experience.
– Financial support will be provided such as a round-trip ticket, accommodation, and scholarship.
– Students will gain research knowledge, and the opportunity to network with other students and professionals, and gain invaluable insight to life as a graduate student.
– In addition to research experience, students also participate in various workshops, educational and cultural-based activities, as well as a two-day Asia Symposium.

Siriraj International Visiting Scholars at the Department of Parasitology

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Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, M.D., Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, along with Assoc. Prof. Darawan Wanachiwanawin, M.D., Chairwoman of the Department of Parasitology, Assoc. Prof. Kasem Kulkeaw, M.D.,  and the administrative members of the department welcomed Asst. Prof. Christopher Aaron Rice, Ph.D., an expert in molecular parasitology from Purdue University, USA, to serve as the Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, during the period of December 12th – 16th, 2023.

DiscoverNUS & NUS ASEAN Master’s Scholarship (Academic Year 2024)

DiscoverNUS and the NUS ASEAN Master’s Scholarship Programme bring top students from partner universities across Southeast Asia to study at Singapore’s flagship university, creating a pipeline of talent that will lead the region into the future. Come enjoy our beautiful campus and participate in cross-cultural collaborations and activities with NUS students!

This two-part programme comprises one tuition-free undergraduate semester at NUS, and a scholarship opportunity for an NUS master’s degree.

ELIGIBILITY
– Be a citizen of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam.
– Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a partner university.
– Be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate studies.
– Possess outstanding high-school / preuniversity qualification(s).
– Be proficient in English.
– Be nominated by your home university.

HOW TO APPLY?

For DiscoverNUS, please contact the office responsible for international relations/study at your university to indicate your interest. That office is responsible for nominating students for DiscoverNUS, and will have more information, including deadlines.
You will need to submit your resume, which should include:
• Education history (name of high school and GPA, as well as current university GPA)
• Work, leadership, and volunteer experience
• Extracurricular activities (e.g. clubs, sports, etc.)
• Academic awards or scholarships from high school and/or university
• Demonstration of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
• Additional useful information, if available, (e.g. languages, special talents or interests)
· DiscoverNUS participants are automatically eligible for an NUS ASEAN Master’s Scholarship.

For more information and application, please contact opinter@mahidol.ac.th or Sharinporn.leb@mahidol.edu.

Experience Thai Culture at the Loy Krathong Festival

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On November 27th, 2023, the “Siriraj IR Pa Plearn Project” by the International Relations Office welcomed 18 international students, researchers, fellows, and residents to participate in the Loy Krathong Festival Activity, providing them with a unique opportunity to delve into Thai cultural traditions. The students crafted Krathongs for the first time, donning traditional Thai clothing to further enrich their cultural experience. Following this, they visited Ra Kang Temple to release their Krathongs, fully immersing themselves in the festival.

Congratulations to the Newest Adjunct Professors of 2024

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Join us in applauding the outstanding achievements of Dr. Arnaud Monteil, Prof. Dr. Juri Gelovani, Prof. Dr. Pieter U. Dijkstra, Prof. Dr. Keiichi Akita, and Prof. Dr. Stephen Dalton, who have been appointed as Adjunct Professors in 2024!

Their expertise spans Physiology, Radiology, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Surgery, and Pharmacology, bringing unparalleled knowledge to our institution.

Let’s show our support and pride for these remarkable individuals shaping the future of medical education!

Nominate a Professor for the Title of Adjunct Professor (Fiscal Year 2024)

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Siriraj Medical School invites your department or unit to nominate exceptional professors for the prestigious position of Adjunct Professor. Please follow the qualifications on the poster.

📑More info https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PIYeAhz9eI2AmNkLhWco2lN07CO-dlRx?usp=drive_link
📞 Contact Ms. Kittaya or Mr. Patsu at Siriraj International Relations Office.
☎️ (+66) 2 419 9465 – 6 Ext 103 or 110
📧 Email: irsiriraj@gmail.com

Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholarship Program (USAS)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The regional competition Program offers grants to university faculty, foreign ministry or other government officials, and professional staff of the private sector, think tanks, and other NGOs in the ASEAN Member States to travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research for 3-4 months on priority issues to the U.S.-ASEAN relationship and ASEAN.

Selection will be based on professional qualifications of applicants, and on the quality and significance of their project proposals. The letter of invitation is optional at the time of application, yet applicants are encouraged to explore in advance the most appropriate location for their research/lecturing projects and should be able to indicate that the proposed host institutions are prepared to receive the scholars.

The grant covers a monthly stipend, a round-trip air ticket, professional and settling-in allowance, as well as lab and research fees (if applicable). Dependent expenses are not covered.

DEGREE
Non-degree

FIELDS
fields that support ASEAN initiatives including supporting regional economic integration, expanding maritime cooperation, promoting opportunities for women, fostering green growth, and addressing transnational challenges (including regional collaboration on issues such as curbing human trafficking, countering violent extremism, preventing wildlife trafficking or promoting sustainable fishing). Fields of study could include, but are not limited to: Education, Environmental Sciences, Financial Market Integration, Food Technology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Statistics, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, and TEFL & Applied Linguistics. These programs and topics should also be of interest and relevance to Thailand and the ASEAN community. While projects can have specific focus, projects that are regional in scope and/or have clear implications for the entire ASEAN region are preferred.

NO. OF GRANTS
Up to 2 nominees for regional competition. Final decision will be made by the U.S.-ASEAN Commission in Jakarta, Indonesia

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Mid-June to mid-September

ELIGIBILITY
Be a Thai citizen in good health, under the age of 58 at the time of application deadline
Hold a master’s degree or higher in any field
Must not have held a Fulbright grant within the past 5 years
Must not have received a J-1 visa within the past two years

INELIGIBILITY
Hold U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenships
Have had extensive experience in the United States during the previous three years
Have held a Fulbright grant within the past five years
Have received a J-1 visa within the past two years

REQUIREMENTS
Be physically present in Bangkok at the time of the interview
Participate in preliminary orientation during mid-February and pre-departure orientation during the second week of June

Be willing and able to serve as a resource person and a cultural ambassador in the United States in seminars, conferences, or in other capacities requested by the host institution or community
Be prepared to participate in academic and alumni activities related to the program upon return to Thailand

CONTACT
Website: https://www.fulbrightthai.org/grants-for-thais/fulbright-u-s-asean-visiting-scholarship-program-usas
Email: tusef@fulbrightthai.org
Tel: 0 2285 0581-2 Ext. 106

 

ASEAN in Today’s World 2024

ASEAN in Today’s World (AsTW)

AsTW is a two-week international study program that focuses on ASEAN and East Asian affairs. It is designed for undergraduate university students from around the world. The courses are primarily instructed in English.

AsTW was launched in March 2009 in Thailand. From 2009 to 2011, it was co-organized by Kyushu University (Japan) and Mahidol University (Thailand). Kyushu University worked with Ateneo de Manila University (the Philippines) and hosted AsTW in the Philippines from 2012 to 2014. From 2015 to 2017, AsTW was held at Vietnam National University, Hanoi (Vietnam). The AsTW sessions were held at the University of Malaya (Malaysia) from 2018 to 2020. In 2021 and 2022, the program was conducted online due to COVID-19 and was jointly hosted by Kyushu University and Mahidol University. In 2023, it was held on the Salaya Campus of Mahidol University, and in 2024, it will once again be held at Mahidol University.

These six prestigious universities in the ASEAN regions and Japan, namely University of Malaya, Mahidol University, Ateneo de Manila University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Fukuoka Women’s University, and Kyushu University, have collaborated in the AsTW program with the strong support from the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN University Network (AUN).

ASEAN in Today’s World 2024 will be held at Mahidol University (Thailand).

Educational Unit English Performance Award Ceremony

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On November 7th, 2023, Professor Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with administrative members, presided over an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements in “Educational Unit English Performance,” which had been assessed by the International Relations Office. This initiative aimed at assessing the level of English proficiency within all 28 departments and schools in the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The awardees are shown as follows:

 

Outstanding English Performance:

Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics

 

Excellent English Performance:

Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

 

Notable English Performance:

Department of Immunology

Department of Pharmacology

Department of Dermatology

Department of Surgery

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

 

Congratulations to all the departments for their outstanding achievements in the realm of English proficiency!

UK CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS 2024-2025

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The British Embassy Bangkok is pleased to announce the Chevening Scholarship application window is now open from now – November 7th, 2023 (UK time.) The Chevening Scholarship scheme is the British Government’s flagship global scholarship programme. There are now more than 55,000 Chevening alumni spanning over 160 countries, which includes 600 Thai alumni.

The scheme provides a fully funded scholarship to study a one-year Master’s degree in any accredited university in the UK. Chevening Scholars also have access to tailored events and support during their time in the UK, giving them a unique opportunity to build a global network of continuing professional significance and to establish social, cultural, academic, or commercial partnerships with the UK.

Chevening scholarships are awarded to those with a proven academic record, and who are likely to be future leaders, influencers, or decision-makers in their field. We are also looking for people with a minimum of two years’ work experience and strong English language skills.

The Potential applicants can register their interest and sign up to receive alerts about application dates, candidate guidance, and priority subject areas for Chevening Scholarships via the Thailand website, https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/thailand/.