PhD Scholarships for ASEAN Countries, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
The coming year of 2015 marks a very important
milestone for all ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
countries in that we shall be integrated to become one single community.
The ASEAN Community consists of three pillars: ASEAN Economic
Community, ASEAN Political and Security Pillar and ASEAN Socio- Cultural
Pillar. Higher education has an important role in supporting the
establishment of ASEAN Community and preparing ASEAN people and
countries for the regional integration. Knowledge of science, technology
and innovation is one of key factors in sustaining economic growth,
enhancing community’s well-being and promoting integration in ASEAN. To
push forward to build a strong science and technology base for ASEAN as a
single integrated economy, and to ensure ASEAN to remain globally
competitive, ASEAN member countries have to move up the technology
ladder and focus on enhancing their capability for technological
innovation in many areas.
