Closed Closed — each AITC 2026 course had its own deadline, between 13 February and 11 September 2026, by which TICA had to receive the nomination documents
Thailand Annual International Training Courses (AITC) — funded short courses run by TICA
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. TICA has published the AITC 2027 course list (20 courses, dates marked 'TBC'). Closing dates for 2027 are not published yet.
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
TICA's list of eligible countries for TIPP and AITC names Tunisia under Africa, with the Royal Thai Embassy in Rabat as the nomination contact point. Tunisia is also on the 2026 list of countries eligible for full-support scholarships.
Stated
Nomination
Candidates must be nominated by central government agencies (for example the Ministry of Foreign Affairs); each country may nominate up to three candidates per course.
Stated
Professional profile
Candidates should be officers or agents (preferably from government agencies) currently working in the area of the course, with a suitable degree and/or professional experience.
Stated
Language
Candidates must have a good command of English.
Stated
Age and health
Being under 50 is recommended. Candidates must be in good physical and mental condition and must not be pregnant.
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Funding and what it does not cover
For full-support countries such as Tunisia (2026 list), the award covers tuition and training fees, a round-trip economy ticket, the Thai visa fee, accommodation in Thailand, a daily training allowance meant to cover meals, a social programme, insurance and airport transfers.
Covered by the funder
Tuition and training fees
Round-trip economy airfare (full-support countries, including Tunisia on the 2026 list)
Thai visa fee, refunded on the original receipt (full-support countries)
Accommodation during the training in Thailand
Daily training allowance meant to cover meals
Social programme
Group life, accident and health insurance
Airport transfers
Not covered — you pay these
Domestic travel in the home country
Extra baggage
Other visa costs (travel to the embassy, postage, transit visas)
Pre-existing illnesses and outpatient medical or dental treatment