On 23 January 2024, the Office of Research Services, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, organized the 1st seminar of the Grants for Diagnosis Research and Development of 2024, conducted in English. The seminar was led by Research Prof. Dr.Jetsumon Prachumsri, Deputy Dean for Research, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr.Wang Nguitragool, Assistant Dean for Research, Dr.Wanlapa Roobsoong, Deputy Head of the Mahidol Vivax Research Unit, and Dr.Maneerat Ekkapongpisit as a translational partnership (iTPA) manager to the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU). The seminar aimed to present research projects to seek funding for advancing research into products and provide consultation for those interested in submitting proposals for funding. The event took place at Pratap Singhasivanon Conference Room, 17th floor, Rajanagarindra Building.