The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) invites research scientists from developing countries to participate in the Human Resource Development Program in Biotechnology for year 2018. The Program aims to build up R&D capability for developing countries as well as to foster the research network among countries in this region. The Program places importance on improving research skill, thus it is designed to be an on-the-job and research-based training in the BIOTEC’s laboratories. Two types of training will be offered to successful candidates: fundamental courses (3 months) and advanced courses (6 months). The training course consists of classroom session, designing and conducting a mini research project and site visit to factories or project sites. A total of 12 fellowships will be awarded. Eligibility1. The applicants must be scientists currently being employed in either a public or private academic institute, OR a governmental research organization in the list of eligible countries. Some courses are only opened to specific countries, so please check the detail in the available course section.2. The applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in sciences for application for a fundamental course and at least a Master’s degree in sciences for application for an advanced course. All applicants must have completed course work in biology, microbiology or any related areas that is required for particular training topics.3. The applicants must have good command of English.4. Must be able to attend the course, during;4.1) Fundamental course: October 1 – December 25, 20184.2) Advanced course: October 1, 2018 – March 25, 20195. Must not be older than 32 years of age as of October 1, 2018.6. Since the training is research-based and successful applicants will be working in the laboratories, the applicants must show on his/her application form that his/her current job involves research, not administrative work.7. Each selected grant recipient will be assigned to ONE of the available courses. Applicants will have to select only ONE course on the application form. List of Eligible CountriesApplicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for Human Resource Development Program in Biotechnology 2018;
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Successful candidate will be provided with monthly allowance, and accommodation. The international roundtrip airfare will only be available for the successful applicants from Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. However, applicants from those countries who are able to secure airfare from their own institutes or other funding agencies are strongly encouraged to indicate this fact on the application form.Available Courses
*Courses no. F-1 and A-1 are open to candidates from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar only.Application ProcedureEach applicant should submit a completed application form along with an English university-transcript, full Curriculum Vitae, certificate of health and copy of passport (if any) in PDF format to international@biotec.or.thby July 15, 2018. Successful candidates will be informed by July 2018. Download Application
Announcement / Application Form / Medical Check SheetFor further inquiries, please contact:International Cooperation Sectionc/o Ms. Papawee NupasonNational Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nuang, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 ThailandTel: (66) 2 564 6700 ext. 3323 Fax: (66) 2 564 6572
E-mail: international@biotec.or.th