The grants support higher education institutions to become more international and raise their quality education in a more inclusive way. It provides support for transnational education (TNE) partnerships between the UK and Thailand.

Funding Organization: British Council, in partnership with the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation

Scope: The partnerships can be in any disciplines, but priority will be given to AI, Electric Vehicles, Semiconductor, or Satellite Technologies.

Eligibility: Open to Thai higher education institutes and universities, as well as Thai government organisations or agencies responsible for tertiary education within the Special Economic Zones.

Maximum Award: Up to £25,000.

Application Process: Thailand-UK joint proposals can be submitted online by the Thai lead applicant at https://goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com/ (select Going Global Partnerships – Thailand – TNE Exploratory Grant 2025).

Further information: https://www.britishcouncil.or.th/en/thailand-uk-tne-exploratory-grant-2025

For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel: 0 2470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th