AITAA Doctoral Conference Participation Program 2004

AITAA Doctoral Conference
Participation Program 2004

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 THB 30,000 to help cover the cost of attendance of one student, including registration, travel and accommodation.

AITAA is now accepting applications for 2004. Please read the rules that follow before applying. For more information, please contact the AITAA Office 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 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 THB30,000 and covers only for the cost of attendance including registration, traveling, and accommodation expenses. Any other costs shall be the responsibility of the grantee.