International Collaborative Research (Category-I)
INTRODUCTION
This Category-I Programme is formerly known as “HRD Programme for Exchange of ICT Researchers and Engineers” or EBC-J2 Programme. The objective of the “International Collaborative Research” is to address practical challenges and contribute to tangible social/economic impacts through related projects, including applied research, feasibility studies and demonstration activities., These projects are implemented collaboratively by Japan and countries across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging the exchange of advanced knowledge and technical know-how among ICT expert. This programme is funded by the extra budgetary contribution from Government of Japan.
The APT annually invites applications for collaborative research projects on the programme from APT members. The APT selects some proposals in accordance with the criteria that have been updated to reflect rapid technological changes and other circumstances since initiation of the programme in 2001.
SUBJECT FIELD OF THE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
(1) Digital Connectivity for Rural Area;
(2) Digital Transformation for Addressing Social Challenges;
(3) Emerging Technologies in Telecommunication/ICT;
(4) Network Resilience;
(5) Disaster Preparedness for Risk Reduction and Mitigation;
(6) Cybersecurity;
(7) Policy and Regulatory Issues;
(8) Others
MAIN FEATURE OF THE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH (Category I)
In principle, a maximum amount of US$60,000 will be made available for each project/research. However, the appropriate amount of the budget for the project will be determined based on careful examination of the proposal prior to project implementation.
The research is to be concluded within 14 months from the date of that the APT Secretariat receives the acceptance letter from the awarded organization in response to the announcement of selection by the APT secretariat.
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Strategic Plan of the APT for 2024-2026
SCHEME OF THE PROGRAMME AND RELEVANT FORMS FOR 2026's PROJECTS (APT Forms) :
Category-I Attachment-1 Scheme of the Programme
Category-I Attachment-2 Application Form and Annexes
Category-I Attachment-3 Accounting Form and Budget Plan
DSA Rate (April 2026)
List of ICT Experts
Contacts
APT Secretariat, HRD and ICT Department
12/49, Soi 5, Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel: +662 573 0044
Fax: +662 573 7479
Email: [email protected]