Second Century Fund (C2F) Fuels Chula's Momentum on Path to World-Class University Status

BANGKOK,Oct. 8, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Determined to cement its place among the world's leading universities,Chulalongkorn Universitywill allocate nearly700 million baht (USD 19 million)in 2025 through its flagshipSecond Century Fund (C2F)to support more than1,000 scholarshipsfor PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and students.

Since its inception in 2019, theC2Fhas awarded over3,300 scholarshipsand financed more than3,000 research projects, driving Chula's ambition to achieve world-class recognition while delivering tangible benefits for Thai society.

From Commercial Income to Academic Excellence

The fund was established in 2013 following the renewal of Bangkok's MBK Center lease, when the university council resolved to reinvest property revenues into education and research. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Khunying Suchada Kiranandana, then Council Chair, spearheaded the vision of using commercial income to secure Chula's long-term academic leadership.

"The aim has always been to support scholarship and innovation that elevate Chula while addressing social and economic challenges,"saidProf. Dr. Buncha Pulpoka, Assistant to the President for Research Development.

Research With Global Impact

C2F has supported groundbreaking projects such as:

  • Probiotics that regulate blood sugar and fat, offering safer alternatives to drug-based therapies.
  • Nanoencapsulation of antioxidants from crustacean shells, enhancing dietary supplement stability.
  • FAAMAI Digital Arts Hub, a creative space beside Centenary Park where students, researchers, and artists collaborate to strengthen Thailand's cultural economy.

Investing in Future Leaders

Scholarships coverHigh-Potential PhD awards,postdoctoral fellowships,top professor grants, andresearch abroad opportunities. Recipients are expected to publish in Tier 1 or Q1 journals, with many also presenting at leading global conferences.

Acceptance into such journals is notoriously competitive—rejection rates often exceed 90 percent—yet scholars backed by C2F have consistently succeeded, expanding Thailand's presence in international research.

Looking Ahead

Budgeted through 2029, the fund will continue to prioritize three strategies: cultivatingtop research talent, expanding theCU Power Grantfor both faculty-led and strategic initiatives, and promotingresearch aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With itsSecond Century Fundas a cornerstone,Chulalongkorn University is building momentum toward world-class university status while ensuring its research creates lasting value at home and abroad.

For more information about the Second Century Fund (C2F) and scholarship opportunities, visithttps://c2f.chula.ac.th/.

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