FAQ - Thesis and Dissertation Grants

Q : How much is the grant funding for thesis/dissertation?

A :    1. Master’s degree plan A1: no more than THB 30,000
       2. Master’s degree plan A2: no more than THB 15,000
       3. Ph.D. degree plan 1
              3.1 Master’s degree to Ph.D. (plan 1.1): no more than THB 50,000
              3.2 Bachelor’s degree to Ph.D. (plan 1.2): no more than THB 80,000
       4. Ph.D. degree plan 2
              4.1 Master’s degree to Ph.D. (plan 2.1): no more than THB 20,000
              4.2 Bachelor’s degree to Ph.D. (plan 2.2): no more than THB 30,000

Q : When can a student apply for the grant funding?

A : When the student has qualifications as follows,

1. Being a graduate student in any programme that requires a thesis or a dissertation.

2. Studying in the required study plan, not being tuition-overdue, and not being in an extended study period.

3. Having already passed the thesis or dissertation proposal defense.

Q : How many times a student can apply for the grant funding?

A : The student can apply only once per grant type, not exceeding the maximum rate.

Q : What are the required documents for the grant application?

A : 1. Application form DGC03 from GRAD MIS

2. Three copies of the grant contract agreement, completely filled out

3. Receipt, completely filled out

4. One certified true copy of the applicant’s ID card or passport

5. Money deposit request

6. One certified true copy of the first page of the applicant’s account passbook

Note: The forms for items 1 – 3 can be downloaded from ได้ที่ http://postgrads.mfu.ac.th

Q : When does a student have to submit the grant application form?

A : Before the date of 15^th , every month.

Q : How can a student know the grant application result?

A : The student can check the names of successful applicants, via website http://postgrads.mfu.ac.th

Q : When a student is approved to receive grant, when will he/she get the money?

A : Within 30 days after announcement of the successful applicants, and the money transfer will be notified via the student’s e-mail address.

Q : After receiving grant, does a student have to send receipts to the Office of the Postgraduate Studies?

A : The student does not have to send any receipt to the Office of the Postgraduate Studies. But, to maintain financial transparency, the student and supervisor shall keep an account of all withdrawals and payments, together with proof thereof, for further inspection in case of an auditing request by any organization, whether inside or outside Mae Fah Luang University.

Q : After receiving the grant, what are the requirements that must be followed?

A : Requirements for a student who receives the grant funding:

1. The publication of part or all of the thesis or dissertation must bear the student’s name as the first author.

2. The publication of part or all of the thesis or dissertation must bear the supervisor’s name as the corresponding author.

3. Proportion of the student’s collaboration in the published work shall be 50 percent or higher.

4. The student shall indicate in the Acknowledgments that he/she receives funding for publication/presentation or thesis/dissertation from Mae Fah Luang University (Publication and complete thesis/dissertation).

The Office of the Postgraduate Studies, will review all 4 requirements when the student files for graduation.

Q : If a granted student could not comply with the requirements, what would happen?

A : If the granted student failed to comply with the requirements, the university would exercise the rights to reclaim the entire allocated portion of the grant and, if necessary, to delay the student’s graduation until such failure is completely rectified.