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RIIE Holds Project Agreement Signing Ceremony and Briefing on Fundamental Fund for Fiscal Year 2027

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On November 3, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), Walailak University, organized a project agreement signing ceremony and briefing on the Fundamental Fund (FF) for fiscal year 2027 (B.E. 2570).

The meeting was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, who delivered a policy briefing on the University’s strategic direction for managing and driving Fundamental Fund research grants to achieve the University’s research objectives. He also signed research project agreements on behalf of Walailak University.

For fiscal year 2027, a total of 46 research projects have been awarded funding under the Fundamental Fund program. The project agreements formalize the University’s support for these research projects and establish a framework for their implementation in accordance with the approved research plans and objectives.

In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, together with Mr. Jaran Patchimpet, Administrative Officer of the Institute, provided guidance to the principal investigators on project implementation, progress monitoring, and research output submission requirements associated with Fundamental Fund grants.

The briefing aimed to ensure that all principal investigators clearly understand the relevant procedures, reporting requirements, and research deliverables. It also emphasized effective and transparent research fund management, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely submission of research outputs in accordance with the commitments between Walailak University and the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI).

The meeting reflects Walailak University’s commitment to strengthening research management and ensuring the effective utilization of Fundamental Fund resources to achieve research targets and deliver tangible outcomes in accordance with national research and innovation policies.