Mahidol University
Seed Grant Program
‘Building Bridges for Research, Shaping a Sustainable Future’
The Mahidol University Seed Grant Program is a strategic initiative of the Global Partnerships Division designed to strengthen international collaborations, foster interdisciplinary research, and support innovative solutions to global challenges. The program serves as a platform to connect Mahidol faculty with leading researchers and institutions worldwide, enabling joint projects that combine academic excellence with real-world impact.
Through the Seed Grant Program, partnerships extend beyond conventional academic exchanges, where researchers can evolve into dynamic collaborations that nurture innovation, empower knowledge sharing, and generate outcomes with meaningful societal, environmental, and economic value. By seeding these opportunities, Mahidol University reaffirms its commitment to advancing global research partnerships and contributing to a sustainable future.
MU Seed Grant at a glance:
Since its launch in 2022, the Mahidol University Seed Grant Program has strengthened international collaboration by supporting early-stage research partnerships that drive sustainable development and create real-world impact.
30+ projects funded across diverse disciplines at Mahidol University
76+ applications received from researchers worldwide
6 countries and 4 global regions engaged
Collaborations spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa
This global engagement reflects the program’s mission: to transform research partnerships into pathways for innovation, sustainable growth, and positive societal change.
Eligible MU Seed Grant activities would include, but are not limited to:
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Facilitating internationally co-authored publications.
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Visits to engage with research groups to establish new contacts and explore possibilities for future collaboration.
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Preparation of collaborative bids to attract research funding.
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Development of new interdisciplinary research programmes.
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Capacity building for research.
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Other activities that facilitate collaboration among faculty at both universities.
The Seed Grant program aims to create global impact through collaboration and purpose,
guided by Mahidol University’s core principles:
World-class research and innovation.
Innovative education and authentic learning.
Policy advocacy, leaders in professional/academic services, and excellence in capacity building for SDGs.
Management innovation for sustainability.
How the Seed Grant works:
