Partnerships Health Aging, and Collaborations
Enhancing HART Through Collaborative Research and Partnerships
The Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) study is strengthened by various research collaborations. Some partnerships focus on making the data more accessible, while others drive innovation in data collection and analysis—broadening the study’s reach and amplifying its impact.
Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
The Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has supported the HART project for over 10 years through funding from the TSRI Fundamental Fund under TSRI Fundamental Fund including presenting TSRI budget direction and policy to support the research.
HART as Part of the Global HRS Network
The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) has inspired a growing network of aging studies around the world. HART is part of this global network. These studies provide important data for each country and also allow researchers to compare aging experiences across nations. The International Family of Studies
ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI)
ACAI is an inter-governmental organization having its seat in Thailand in accordance with the Agreement on Establishment of ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation which was ratified by all ASEAN Member States on 20 May 2020. Our mission is to serve as a knowledge and innovation development hub and collaboration platform for promoting active ageing in ASEAN region. ACAI supports ASEAN Member States and development partners in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by serving as a catalyst for the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) that will bring together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, academia, the media, and the private sector to improve evidence-based guidelines and policies as well as innovative solutions for the lives of older people, their families, and the communities they live in.
Other Longitudinal Studies on Aging
HART’s Regional CollaborationHART has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four regional universities—Chiang Mai University, Prince of Songkla University, Khon Kaen University, and Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University—to support fieldwork activities. In addition to fieldwork, these partnerships also involve collaborative research and co-authorship of academic publications.
Chiang Mai University
Prince of Songkla University
Khon Kaen University
Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University