The Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence organized a meeting for the contract signing and briefing on the Fundamental Research Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 on 8 October 2025, from 3:00–4:30 p.m.
The meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Siwit Phongsaransilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, who presided over the event and provided policy guidance on research advancement in line with the direction of the Office of the National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO). On this occasion, the Vice President for Research and Innovation presented an overview of national research and innovation policies and explained how these policies are integrated with Walailak University’s strategy for driving fundamental research grants to achieve the University’s goals and to respond to the country’s development direction. He also signed the research grant contracts on behalf of Walailak University. For Fiscal Year 2026, a total of 39 research projects have been allocated funding under the Fundamental Research Grant scheme. During the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Siwit Phongsaransilp formally signed the research project implementation contracts representing the University.
In addition, Mr. Jaran Patchimphet, General Administration Officer of the Research and Innovation Institute Promotion for Excellence, provided clarification on grant administration procedures, monitoring and evaluation processes, and the submission of research outputs related to the Fundamental Research Grants. This briefing aimed to ensure that principal investigators clearly understand the requirements, enabling effective and transparent grant management in compliance with relevant regulations, and ensuring that research outputs are delivered in full accordance with the performance agreements between Walailak University and NXPO.
The meeting reflects Walailak University’s commitment to strengthening research management systems, supporting researchers throughout the project lifecycle, and enhancing the impact of fundamental research in alignment with national and institutional strategies.
