Partenariat Hubert Curien (PHC SIAM) - Commission for Higher Education of the Thai Ministry of Education / MEAE - MESR

Program Overview

The Hubert Curien Partnership SIAM is a partnership between the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (MESR) and the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MEHSI). It aims to promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Benefits and Funding

The program covers mobility expenses related to the project for a maximum amount of €12,000 per project and per year. Thai partners will provide accommodation for French researchers and pay stay allowances.

Fields and Study Levels

The covered study fields are: Agriculture - Food Industry, Architecture, Urban Planning and Land Management, Arts, Culture, Design and Fashion, Biology, Chemistry, Communication and Journalism, Law, Environment and Earth Sciences, Computer Science, Languages and Literature, Management, Finance and Trade, Mathematics, Physics, Health and Social Professions, Education Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Economic and Political Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Sports, Tourism, Hospitality and Catering, Transport and Logistics. The eligible study levels are postdoctoral studies.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria include the scientific quality of the project and teams, active participation by young researchers, the interest of cooperation and the complementarity of French and foreign teams, as well as the perspectives for structuring or developing the project.

How to Apply

Project holders must submit their applications in advance. Applications can be submitted in either French or English. Each proposal should include precise identification of partners, a scientific presentation of the project, an implementation schedule, a detailed budget, and official authorization specifying the commitment of each partner institution.

Selection Process

Projects will be evaluated by French and Thai committees based on specific criteria. Candidates must submit their proposals before the deadline of July 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Points

• The PHC SIAM program promotes scientific cooperation between France and Thailand.
• Candidates must submit their proposals before July 31, 2026.
• The covered study fields are diverse, offering opportunities in numerous sectors.