2024 Call for Letters of Intent (LOI)
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund (RDF)
Mahidol University has joined the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), a leading global higher education network connecting 23 research-intensive universities in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
WUN provides special programs for career development, including networking opportunities for researchers.
We invite Mahidol University’s researchers who are interested to submit the Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply for the WUN Research Development Fund (RDF) in the internal application process organized by the International Relations Division, Mahidol University.
Two successful applications will be announced to continue to apply in the WUN application process accordingly. For more information, please see below:
Purpose
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a global alliance of research-intensive universities. As of now, there are 23 member universities in the network. These universities collaborate on various research initiatives and academic programs to address global challenges. Research activities are focused on the following areas within the context of sustainable development.
1. Social justice and human rights; inequality
2. Sustainable world: cities and urbanization; energy transitions; water, and food security
3. Mental health; child and maternal health; ageing
4. Responsible and ethical applications of Artificial Intelligence
Funding information
Project teams. A project must engage at least 3 WUN member universities in at least 2 regions. Projects may include non-WUN universities and external partners but must have an active core of WUN member universities. Projects led by early career researchers are especially encouraged.
Terms of award: An award of up to £10,000 will be offered by WUN to each selected project.
Assessment Criteria:
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Objectives: The project must address one or more of the identified UN SDGs, a new research problem, or take an existing WUN research program in a significantly new direction.
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Teamwork: The team involves a well-qualified team.
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Impact: Desirable outcomes are likely to be of significant public interest.
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Sustainable Design: The project is concerned with any potential environmental impact.
Internal application process:
There is a two-stage application process for WUN applications, as Mahidol University is limited to two lead-RDF applications per call.
First stage: Submit the applicant’s LOI and a nomination letter, signed by a Dean, Director, or authorized representative, to the Office of the International Relations Division. An internal panel, led by the VPs for Global Partnerships and University Council and the VPs for Research, will review the LOIs.
Final stage: Two LOIs will be chosen for full proposal development and submitted online for final decision on the WUN application platform.
Timelines:
Date | Activities |
Internal application process | |
3 July 2024 | Call for internal LOIs |
15 August 2024 | Internal LOIs submission deadline |
16 - 30 August 2024 | To be reviewed by an internal panel |
6 September 2024 | Two successful LOIs will be announced |
WUN process | |
7 – 15 October 2024 | Draft online proposal submission |
16 – 17 October 2024 | Reviewed by International Relations Division |
18 October 2024 | Online proposal submission deadline |
13 December 2024 | Result announcement and the fund will be granted by February 2025 |
