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Japan–Thailand NEXUS biotechnology: 2025 call archive

ProviderJST / PMU-B
DeadlineSeptember 26, 2025, 2:00pm (JST) / 12:00pm (THA)
EligibilityIndependent researchers at eligible domestic Japanese institutions paired with researchers at public/nonprofit research institutions or universities in Thailand. Thai proposals must involve at least two Thai institutions or universities; identical joint proposals go to both funders, with national annexes and ethics requirements. Location: Eligible research institutions in Japan and Thailand
FundingJapan: up to JPY24 million direct research costs, or JPY90 million with the optional capacity-building component, plus 30% indirect costs. Thailand: THB5 million including indirect costs, over up to 36 months.

JST and Thailand’s PMU-B funded joint biotechnology projects lasting up to 36 months. The remit covered genome engineering, precision fermentation and microbial-community control. Matching proposals had to reach both funders by September 26, 2025.

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