Announcement Title
For the strategic mission under the SRI Strategy on the theme:
“Thailand Creates New Jobs: High Skills, Good Income in 3 Industries (Semiconductor, EV, and AI)”
Fiscal Year 2569 (FY 2026)
Research Framework
Under Strategy 4 (S4): Developing the science, research and innovation workforce and strengthening research institutes to serve as a key driving base for Thailand’s leapfrog and sustainable economic and social development through science, research and innovation.
Scope of Project Support
Develop and produce a sufficient number of high-skilled personnel to meet the needs arising from foreign investment and the expansion of production bases in future industries (Semiconductor, EV, and AI), resulting in new, well-paid occupations, increased employment, and skillsets aligned with industry demands.
Eligibility and Conditions
Eligible applicants are Thai:
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Educational institutions, research institutes, government agencies, or private-sector organizations; or
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Foreign private-sector organizations with an operating location in Thailand.
Project Leader requirements:
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Must possess relevant expertise and have adequate time to successfully complete the project within the proposed project period.
Project management requirements:
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The proposal must demonstrate a management model that links an industry network.
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Must include a Letter of Intent (LOI) confirming participation and budget support from the company, signed by an authorized signatory.
Host institution requirements:
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The project leader’s affiliated institution must endorse and support the project funding throughout the project period under the specified conditions.
Preliminary Proposal Evaluation Criteria
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The proposal meets the objectives, conditions, and scope stated in the funding announcement.
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Clearly presents mechanisms and methods for developing high-skilled personnel for:
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Electric Vehicle (EV) industry
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Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics industry
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry
and includes significant participation (contribution) from company representatives in collaboration with educational institutions, or relevant private-sector organizations with a mission related to producing and developing high-skilled personnel.
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Clearly explains the project background and significance, rationale, objectives, targets, implementation methods, and a work plan consistent with the announcement guidelines.
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Companies that will recruit personnel or upskill personnel must provide co-funding in cash (in-cash) to support project activities:
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At least 20% of the budget supported by PMU-C (for companies with sales > 500 million THB), or
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At least 10% of the budget supported by PMU-C (for companies with sales < 500 million THB),
along with an LOI signed by an authorized signatory.
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Proposal Submission
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Submit the Full Proposal in both Word and PDF formats.
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The project leader’s host institution must certify the proposal via the NRIIS system by 5 January 2569 at 16:30 (4:30 PM) only.
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The project must meet the eligibility criteria and funding allocation requirements stated in the announcement.
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Must include the Letter of Intent (LOI) confirming company participation and budget support, signed by an authorized signatory.
Application period: 5 December 2568 – 5 January 2569 (16:30)
(Equivalent to 5 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026)
More details : https://nriis.go.th/www/NewsEventDetail.aspx?nid=12208