AITAA DOCTORAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (2003)

AITAA DOCTORAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (2003)

The AIT Alumni Association (AITAA) sponsors the attendance of Doctoral students in international conference to promote interest in sharing of knowledge and experiences, and to project AIT's image in research. The AITAA provides financial support not exceeding THB40,000 to help cover the cost of attendance of one student, including registration, travel and accommodation.

AITAA is now accepting applications for 2003. Please read the rules that follows before applying. For more information, please contact Kay at tel. no. 5058 or email: aitaa@ait.ac.th

Rules

  1. Doctoral students at AIT who passed their 'Advancement to Candidacy Examination' are eligible to apply. He/She is entitled to only one opportunity to avail of the AITAA Grant.
  2. The adviser may nominate a candidate and a submission form shall accompany the nomination from the nominee.
  3. The following documents should be submitted by the applicant:

    3.1. A copy of the conference announcement

    3.2. A letter from the doctoral faculty advisor that the selected
    conference is a recognized international conference
    and that the paper is based on the student's doctoral
    dissertation

    3.3. A copy of his/her paper which is to be presented at an
    international conference, the student maybe co-author

    3.4. A letter of acceptance from the Conference Organizing
    Committee that the paper will be presented

    3.5. A travel itinerary and proposed budget of the applicant

    3.6. A note giving the reasons for and benefits to be derived from
    attendance at the Conference

  4. Application together with all supporting documents is requested to submit at least six months in advance of the conference date.
  5. The screening committee will consist of the following persons:

    5.1. AITAA President and Executive Secretary

    5.2. Four Faculty from the Schools of AIT

  6. The successful applicants are required to ensure that:

    6.1 The Conference Proceedings (if and when applicable) is deposited
    in the AIT Library

    6.2 Submit a brief report regarding participation at the conference

    6.3. Submit a news release, through the AITAA, for the AIT Bulletin
    within one week of arrival from the conference

  7. The maximum amount of grant is THB 40,000 and covers only
    for the cost of attendance including registration, traveling, and accommodation expenses. Any other costs shall be the responsibility of the grantee.