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NSTDA Chair Professor Program

Funds elite research chairs in Thailand through NSTDA Chair Professor grants across science, materials, energy, and health-focused programs.

The NSTDA Chair Professor Program provides up to THB 20 million per research group over 5 years, targeting frontier science in six domains: bioscience/biotech, nanoscience, electronics/IT, materials/manufacturing, energy/sustainability, and open research. Up to 2 research groups are selected per cycle. High-performing teams can receive a supplemental upgrade of up to THB 15 million within the original timeline. Research topics supported include quantum computing, AI and data science, nano-robotics, terahertz technologies, artificial photosynthesis, precision medicine, and automation/logistics. Detailed qualification criteria, proposal procedures, selection criteria, and expected outputs are published on the NSTDA Chair Professor portal.

AIBiotechEnergy TechAdvanced MaterialsMedtechPhotonicsQuantum

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.nstda.or.th