The His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs 2026 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) fully fund PhD studies for outstanding international candidates. This scholarship allows scholars to focus entirely on research and academic excellence. It covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. It also provides access to AIT’s world-class resources. The program develops leaders in engineering, environment, technology, and policy across Asia.
About His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs
The Royal Thai Government funds the His Majesty the King’s Scholarships to support international PhD candidates at AIT. Recipients conduct research in engineering, environment, technology, and policy. The scholarship targets students who aim to solve regional and global challenges. Scholars join an international campus community in Thailand.
Why Choose His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs?
- It fully funds a PhD, including tuition and accommodation.
- Students live and study on AIT’s residential campus in Thailand.
- The scholarship removes financial burdens so you can focus on research.
- Work with faculty experts on high-impact projects.
- Join a network of international researchers from across Asia.
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs Summary
- Host Country: Thailand
- Host Institution: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- Scholarship Name: His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs
- Study Level: PhD (Doctoral)
- Coverage: Full tuition, fees, accommodation, and living bursary
- Programme Duration: 41 months (7 semesters)
- Intake: August 2026 (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
Scholarship Benefits
- Cover 100% of tuition fees for the PhD.
- Pay all registration and program fees.
- Provide on-campus accommodation at no cost.
- Offer a monthly bursary for living expenses.
- Grant access to AIT’s research labs, libraries, and academic resources.
- Support research supervision and mentoring from expert faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a 4-year Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Maintain a GPA ≥ 3.5 (or equivalent).
- Submit two academic recommendation letters.
- Provide a research proposal aligned with the chosen PhD field.
- Meet AIT English proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.0 or AIT test).
Required Documents
Prepare:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts.
- Research proposal detailing your PhD study plan.
- Two academic recommendation letters.
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).
- Any additional documents required by AIT admissions.
Application Process & Timeline
- Select a PhD program at AIT in your research area.
- Prepare academic and research documents.
- Submit your online application before 31 March 2026.
- Attend interviews if requested.
- Wait for the offer and scholarship decision from AIT.
- Accept the offer, arrange a visa, and plan travel to Thailand.
