INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS

Institutes Cross IDR

ISR Project

In 2024 : 315

Million baht

ISR Income

Recognition

Publication*

*Source: Scival

Patent

World’s Top 2% Scientists

The categories of career-long citation impact

National Outstanding Award

By The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Chula Ceremony 2025

Outstanding contributions to academics and research.

Publications in 2025

Publications in 2024

Publications in 2023

Publications in 2022

Patent

Petty Patents

- CHULA Connecting Society Through Interdisciplinary Research -

RESEARCH GROUPS

Center of Excellence

Electrochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy Center of Excellence (EOSCE) (Click)

Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry (Click)

Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC) (Click)

Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology (Click)

Center of Excellence in Particle and Material Processing Technology (Click)

Center of Excellence in Green Materials for Industrial Application (Click)

Center of Excellence for Biosensors and Bioengineering (CEBB) (Click)

The Innovation Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Thai Cacao (ISTC) (Click)

Research Unit

Waste Utilization and Ecological Risk Assessment Research Unit (Click)

Cyclodextrin Application and Nanotechnology-based Delivery Systems Research Unit (Click)

Photocatalysts for Clean Environment and Energy Research Unit (Click)

Research Unit of Innovation for Livestock (Click)

Metabolomics for Life Sciences Research Unit (Click)

Advanced Railway Infrastructure, Innovation and Systems Engineering (ARIISE) (Click)

RESEARCH IMPACT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

Laboratories in Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

GRANTS

Publication Reward (20% up)

Support for increasing publications by 20% in top journals.

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International Symposiums

Foster global research collaboration through yearround symposiums.

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Adjunct Professor

Build lasting global research ties with top experts.

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Exchange Faculty Travel Grant

Support CU faculty for global research and collaboration.

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Invited Researcher

Invite experts to elevate CU research.

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Affiliated Researcher

To support research collaboration with former Chula.

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Honorary Professor

To invite special professor with qualifications and expertise.

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Host-Adjunct Professor

Expected to lead to creation of new knowledge, and the publication of high-quality.

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Niche Journals

Support in publishing their academic works in niche journals with specialized expertise at the international level.

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Grants for the Development of New Lecturer/Researcher

Supporting new lecturers and researchers to develop their potential in initiating research.

Research Group Promotion and Support Funding (STAR/RU/CE)

Research groups 3 levels: Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Innovation and Invention Funding

Promote and support individuals with the ability to create innovative ideas and invent original and artistic creations.

Fundamental Fund (FF)

To promote funding for research projects, create the body of knowledge and academic progress, and increase quality of international publications.

Ratchasapisek Research Fund

Promote and support research to create new knowledge. Produce quality research published in national or international journals.

ทุนสนับสนุนการจัดประชุมนักวิจัยระดับนานาชาติ

Support for Academic Presentation at International Conferences

To establish international research and academic networks and collaborations.

Reward for Publication of Article in an International-level Journal

To promote and support applicants in publishing their work, which will benefit the academic community and society.

The Development and Quality Enhancement of Journals towards the Scopus

To develop the quality and standards of Chula academic journals, enabling them to be indexed in the Scopus international database.

SYSTEM SUPPORT

POLICY

Vision

To be a global leader in interdisciplinary research that integrates knowledge across diverse fields, driving innovation, societal impact, and sustainable development.

Mission-CHULA

Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovative and impactful research.

Harness knowledge and technology to solve real-world challenges.

Uplift society through research-driven solutions and sustainable development.

Lead globally in interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.

Advance future generations of researchers through education and mentorship.

About IDR in Chula

Chulalongkorn University fosters interdisciplinary research by integrating expertise across sciences, technology, health, and social sciences to address global challenges. Through collaboration among faculties, research centers, administrative offices and international partners, the university drives innovation for societal impact, and sustainable development. With a strong commitment to knowledge translation, Chula supports groundbreaking research that advances education, policy, and utilization for the collaborative and sustainable future.

Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary Research