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NSTDA Chair Professor Program

NSTDA Chair Professor Program

Supports top Thai teams through selective chair professor appointments and advanced projects.

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The NSTDA Chair Professor Program is one of Thailand's most selective research funding instruments, administered by the National Science and Technology Development Agency. Each cycle selects a maximum of two research groups, with each group receiving up to THB 20 million over five years. High-performing teams may qualify for a supplemental upgrade of up to THB 15 million within the original projec…

What this grant funds

Bioscience/biotech, nanoscience, electronics/IT, materials/manufacturing, energy/sustainability, and open topics including quantum computing, AI, precision medicine, nano-robotics.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nstda.or.th