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2026 M.R. Jisnuson Svasti Young Protein Scientist of Thailand Award |
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January 20, 2026 |
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Concept Protein research in Thailand has advanced significantly over the last 30 years, including the establishment of the Protein Society of Thailand (PST) in 2006. In 2017, M.R. Jisnuson Svasti provided an endowment to PST to establish the Outstanding Protein Scientist of Thailand Award (Outstanding PST Award) and the Young Protein Scientist Award (Young PST Award) to recognize outstanding researchers in protein science and promote protein research. Recipients of the Outstanding PST Award include Professor James Ketudat Cairns (2017), Professor Pimchai Chaiyen (2019), Dr. Sitiruk Roytrakul (2023) and Prof. Somchai Pinlaor (2025). The “M.R. Jisnuson Svasti Young Protein Scientist of Thailand Award” was introduced in 2018 to promote recognition of young protein scientists in Thailand with excellent research records and was given to Associate Professor Dr. Kunlaya Somboonwiwat and Assistant Professor Dr. Thanyada Rungrotmongkol of Chulalongkorn University. In 2020, it was awarded to Assistant Professor Dr. Atit Silsirivanit of Khon Kaen University and Assistant Professor Dr. Danaya Pakotiprapha of Mahidol University, in 2022 it was awarded to Associate Professor Dr. Varodom Charoensawan of Mahidol University and Dr. Chayasith Uttamapinant of Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC). In 2024, it was awarded to Asst. Prof. Kittikhun Wangkanont of Chulalongkorn University and Asst. Prof. Thanyaporn Wongnate of VISTEC. |
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Award
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| 1. | Plaque of recognition with cash reward of 30,000 Baht. |
| 2. | One awardee will be selected. However, if two candidates are deemed to have essentially equal merit, the award may be shared by two awardees. |
| 3. | This award will be presented at the 20th International Symposium of the Protein Society of Thailand held in Bangkok, on August 5-7, 2026. |
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Eligibility and qualification for the award
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| 1. | Candidates must be a PST member. PST membership can be applied on the web site at proteinsocthai.net. |
| 2. | Candidates must be 40 years or younger in age on January 1, 2026. |
| 3. | Candidates must be able to attend and present their research at the 20th International Symposium of the Protein Society of Thailand on August 5-7, 2026. |
| 4. | Candidates must be working in Thailand at a recognized university, research institute or company, and have their major affiliation in Thailand. |
| 5. | Candidates must have strong international research publication record related to protein research after graduation. Most publications should be research carried out in Thailand. Papers published as first or corresponding author will carry the most weight. |
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Application procedure
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| 1. | Candidates can either directly apply for the award or be nominated by a PST member. |
| 2. | Candidates or nominators must complete the application form and send it, together with the candidate’s CV, via e-mail to Prof. James Ketudat-Cairns (cairns@sut.ac.th) by April 30, 2026. |
| >> Download application form | |
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Evaluation Process
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| 1. | The evaluation committee, consisting of 3-5 experts, will select the recipient(s), whose decision is considered final. |
| 2. | Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the impact of their research in or related to proteins, as judged by publications, citations, awards, and other indicators of excellence. |
| 3. | Consideration will also be made to contributions in developing research areas in protein science previously less well covered in Thailand, and to activities providing service to the protein research community and/or PST. |
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Award announcement
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The award recipient will be announced by June 15, 2026, via the PST website (proteinsocthai.net). |
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