Sources of Funding For Clinical Research Grant

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The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand is established to allocate the research fund to conform with the National Strategy.

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, the medical institute of the nation, a creator of global citizen wellbeing who plays a leading role in the field of research development in Medicine and Public Health, has invited Professor Emeritus Dr. Sutthiporn Jitmitarapap, Chairman of Thailand Science Research and Innovation to deliver a special talk on National Research Budgeting System and Granting Agencies, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Head of Center of Research Excellence in Allergy in order to provide a piece of knowledge for medical personnel and researchers in Siriraj Hospital and encourage the research fund proposal submission in the hospital at conference room 101, SiMR Building.

Sources of International Funding

Federal Agencies

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Science Foundation

Department of Energy

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

US Department of Defense (DOD)

European Commission

European Research Council

UK Medical Research Council

Foundations

Bill Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)

Foundation for AIDS Research (AmfAR)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Wellcome Trust

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Thailand

Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

National Research Council of Thailand

Office of Higher Education Commission

National Science and Technology Development Agency

Health Systems Research Institute

US Embassy

Sources of Funding, Thailand

Institutional Links Research Fund https://www.nationthailand.com/national/30345245

Thailand Research Fund (We Make Scholars) https://www.wemakescholars.com/other/thailand-research-fund/scholarships

Newton Fund https://www.britishcouncil.or.th/en/programmes/education/our-work-support-higher-education-and-research-sector/NewtonFund

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Osaka University “Student Video Contest”

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Osaka University is pleased to announce that the Center for Global Initiatives, Osaka University, is organizing a video contest in celebration of Osaka University’s 90thanniversary and the 100th anniversary of Osaka University of Foreign Studies this year and invite the participation of students from its partner universities around the world.

The student video contest, “3 Minutes of Inspiration for Sustainable Development”, aims to engage students in international dialogues about their role in making a difference in their communities, societies, and the world by fostering innovative and creative thinking as well as digital skills.

Video submissions, by individuals or groups, are accepted until April 30th, 2021. The best videos will be featured in an online Awards Ceremony and Student Forum on June 25th, 2021.

Detailed information about the contest is available at:

https://www.ccc.osaka-u.ac.jp/cgin/en/topics/topics9.html  (English)
https://www.ccc.osaka-u.ac.jp/cgin/topics/topics9.html (Japanese)

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/OUVideoContest

For any inquires, please contact: videocontest@cgin.osaka-u.ac.jp.

University of Iceland Student Exchange Program 2021- 2022

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Eligibility

  • Mahidol University‘s Undergraduate Student or 2nd-year Postgraduate Student
  • TOEFL IBT score 79, or higher / IELTS score 6.5 or higher

For further information about the University of Iceland’s Student Exchange Program, please visits: https://english.hi.is/university/prospective_exchange_students

For more inquiries, please contact MUIR: opinter@mahidol.ac.th,

Call For Applications of ‘Bernd Rode Award 2020/2021’

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Bernd Rode Award is granted to outstanding scientific and higher education collaborations between European and South-East-Asian universities in the framework of ASEA-UNINET. It is associated with financial support up to a maximum of € 5.000 to enhance and extend the research possibilities in the context of projects backed by ASEA-UNINET (e.g. travel expenses, research stay) and is given in three different categories as follows:
1. Junior (Individual contributions conducted within the framework of ASEA-UNINET, by applicants up to 5 years after completion of their Ph.D. studies)
2 . Senior (Individual contributions, including all publications and projects carried out in the framework of ASEA-UNINET, by applicants over a period of 5 years after completion of their Ph.D. studies)
3. Project-based collaborative research conducted in the framework of ASEA-UNINET

Basic requirements for an application:

  • The applicant has participated in a finished or still ongoing ASEA-UNINET research project or research stay in the past 5 years.
  • This project was conducted in cooperation between at least one Austrian ASEA-UNINET member university and · at least one ASEA-UNINET member university from South-East-Asia and has been at least partially funded by ASEA-UNINET.
  • Furthermore, the project has already produced results that can be presented (e.g. joint publication).
  • The funds received from the Bernd Rode Award can be exclusively reinvested in future ASEA-UNINET research projects and collaborations.

For further information regarding application guidelines and requirements please see the file attached or visit www.asea-uninet.org.

Applications for the Bernd Rode Award 2020/2021 will be accepted via email (asea-uninet@oead.at) until March 31st, 2021.

Siriraj Faculty Was Appointed As a WFSA ICCM Committee

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Congratulations! Prof. Suneerat Kongsayreepong of the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has been appointed by the Council of the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) to serve as a member of the Intensive and Critical Care Medicine Committee of the WFSA.

Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2021

On February 22nd, 2021, Prof. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker on the topic “5G+Cloud Empowering Thailand Smart Hospital” at a virtual conference “Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2021 (MWC Shanghai 2021)”. The Conference at MWC Shanghai 2021 featured thought-provoking presentations from some of the tech industry’s most influential executives, who share their visions of the tech industry while providing essential insights on current and future trends.

 

NUS Enterprise Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship

Programme dates: July 5th – July 16th, 2021
Application period: Feb 15th – March 31st, 2021

Learn about entrepreneurship in the bustling city of Singapore: a little red dot that has “started up” and “scaled up” to achieve global impact today. Singapore has birthed a wide array of home-grown enterprises that leave footprints in the region and beyond. Its success stories include enterprises like Carousell, Shopback, Rotimatic, Patsnap, and many more.

This programme is a melting pot of nationalities, languages, and cultures as it brings together high-calibre students from all over the globe to learn and grow together, in an intensive two-week introduction to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Through an enriching combination of lectures, conversations with startups, ideation and pitching sessions, as well as visits to various organizations, to provide a comprehensive educational experience, at the same time to forge social and academic bonds between local and international students and the esteemed speakers and ecosystem builders.

For further information and application, please visits: https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/education-programmes/summer-programme/

International Public Health Management Development Program

The registrations are open for E- International Public Health Management Development Program scheduled from March 22nd – 26th, 2021, organized by the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health; PGIMER Chandigarh, India. This program is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs under Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scheme. ITEC nations can apply for the current program through their embassies.

The program aims to develop skills and competencies of public health professionals in the areas of leadership, team building, planning, monitoring, evaluation, project management, resource allocation, quality management and public health communication towards addressing public health challenges and strengthening the efficiency of individuals and their organizations.
Steps for Registration –
1) Open the website- https://www.itecgoi.in/index.php
2) Go on E-ITEC/ITEC onsite
3) In the dropdown list click on Apply now
4) Select Stream – Management and Leadership
5) Select Institute- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
6) Course will appear- International Public Health Management Development Program
7) Click on Apply

ASEAN – U.S. Science Prize for Women 2021

The United States Government, in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories, aims to strengthen ASEAN science and technology capacity and gender equality through an annual Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women (“Prize”). The 2021 Prize will provide promising, ASEAN-national, Mid-career and Senior female scientists with recognition awards from ASEAN and the United States government and Underwriters Laboratories for their academic and professional achievements.

The 2021 Prize will emphasize the role of female scientists who have used their work to improve the society in sustainable ways and have acted as role models for other women learning, working in and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This year, the Prize focuses on the theme of Clean Water and Clean Air.

Along with recognition for their achievements, the winner of each category is eligible to receive cash awards of $15,000 for the Senior Scientist and $10,000 for the Mid-career Scientist.

For further information and registration, please visit: ASEAN – U.S. Science Prize for Women 2021

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at Mayo Clinic & Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Congratulations! Asst.Prof. Achiraya Teyateeti of Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has completed her role as a ‘Visiting Scholar/Research Fellow’ at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, between February 11th, 2019 – February 6th, 2021.

After her completion, Asst.Prof. Achiraya is determined to improve the stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiotherapy service and conduct research in central nervous system tumor and prostate cancer!