DOST - ASTHRDP SCHOLARSHIP
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Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program
The Department of Science and Technology—Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the availability of scholarships for qualified males and females to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs in priority S&T areas through the implementation of the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP).
Goals:
To help improve the country’s global competitiveness and capability to innovate through Science and Technology (S&T).
To accelerate the production of high-level human resources needed for Research & Development (R&D) in S&T.
Types of Scholarship:
MS/PhD Program
Straight PhD Program
Programs Offered
Priority Areas for Thesis / Dissertation
Scholars are encouraged to choose topics for their thesis/dissertation along the following areas:
Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness
Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Natural Products and Drug Development
Terms of Scholarship
The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on time completion of a MS/PhD degree in any of the DOST identified priority fields.
The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must secure approval for official leave of absence, if employed.
The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST-SEI.
The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
The scholar shall be required to render service obligation in the Philippines after he/she finishes the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year service for every year of scholarship.
The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.
Privileges
DOST-ASTHRDP Announcements
Application for DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship is now accepting applicants for the 1st Semester of AY 2026-2027! Deadline of applications is on May 08, 2026 (Friday).
Application form link here: bit.ly/UPD-ASTHRDP_1st-26-27
SRSF Research Grant Cycle Deadlines
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Application Requirements
Application Requirements for DOST-ASTHRDP:
- Accomplished ASTHRDP-NSC Information Sheet / Application Form which can be downloaded from the DOST-SEI website or thru the websites of the NSC member-universities;
- Birth Certificate (Photocopy);
- Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
- Endorsement Form from:
Two (2) former Professors in College for MS Applicants; or
Two (2) former Professors in the Master’s Program for PhD Applicants - If employed, recommendation from head of agency and permission from head of agency to take a leave of absence while on scholarship or proof of resignation or termination of contract;
- Medical Certificate stating that applicant is of good health condition and fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated;
- Valid NBI Clearance;
- Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution which should include the evaluation sheet and;
- Approved Program of Study.
Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants
Certification from university indicating the following:
- number of graduate units required in the program
- number of graduate units earned with corresponding grades
Submission
Soft copies of the accomplished application form and other documentary requirements must be submitted through the designated portal under the “Announcements” tab. Hard copies will only be required following your official acceptance into the scholarship program.
Enrollment Requirements
Scholarship Options
- Tuition fee reimbursement – Submit a copy of FORM5 once accepted into the scholarship program
- Late registration – Click the “Wait for scholarship tagging” button in your CRS module during registration
- Withdraw / Non-availment – Submit a justification letter addressed to Dr. Jayeel S. Cornelio to staff.asthrdp@science.upd.edu.ph
For New Scholars:
Answer this Google Form
* Secure your “UAS” for CRS Account for Admission
Application Requirements
Submit your application here
1. Accomplished ASTHRDP-NSC Information Sheet / Application Form which can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or thru the websites of the NSC member- universities;
2. Birth Certificate (Photocopy);
3. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
4. Endorsement from:
MS | Two former professors in college |
PhD | Two former professors in the Master’s program |
5. If employed, recommendation from head of agency and permission from head of agency to take a leave of absence while on scholarship or proof of resignation or termination of contract;
6. Medical Certificate stating that applicant is of good health condition and fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated;
7. Valid NBI Clearance;
8. Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution which should include the evaluation sheet and;
9. Approved Program of Study.
Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants
Certification from university indicating the following:
- number of graduate units required in the program
- number of graduate units earned with corresponding grades
Accomplished application form and other documentary requirements may be submitted through e-mail to the Office of the ASTHRDP Project Leader of the desired NSC member-university on or before the deadline.
Hard copies of the same must be sent through mail.
Please scan all documents before mailing them.
For New Scholars:
Answer this google form
Scholarship options
1. Tution fee reimbursement – submit a copy of FORM5
2. Late registration – wait for tagging
3. If you plan to defer scholarship for 1-sem; Deferment form
*Scholars must submit four (4) copies of the deferment form
4. If you plan not to avail the scholarship; Submit a justification letter here
Resources
Submission Portal
Checklists
For Dean Approval:
- Thesis/Dissertation allowance (90% Outright Grant)
- SRSF Dissemination Grant (Local & International)
- SRSF Research Grant
- 1st Year Scholarship Extension
- Underload with Full Financial Assistance
- Dropping of Subject/Coursework
- Change / Revision of Program of Study
- Enrollment for Residency
- Low GWA/GPA with Full Financial Assistance
- Leave of Absence (LOA)
For SEI Approval
- Deferment for 1-semester Scholarship Award
- Non-Availment of Scholarship
- 2nd Year and Beyond Scholaship Extension
- Shifting Course / Transferring School or University
- Travel Clearance
Appeals
- Overload with Full Financial Assistance
- Withdrawal/Termination of Scholarship
- Claiming of Insurance Benefits (Personal Accident Form)
- Sandwich Program
- Appeal/s
For Submission Only
Certification of receipts not requiring receipts
*1 – SRSF Mentor’s fee (*for on time graduates only)
Contact DOST-ASTHRDP Staff
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently asked questions about the DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship and its corresponding answers.
JAYEEL S. CORNELIO, Ph.D.
Director DOST-SEI
Bicutan, Taguig City
CYNTHIA P. SALOMA, PhD
Dean, College of Science
Project Leader, UP Diliman, DOST-ASTHRDP
College of Science DOST-ASTHRDP Staff:
Regine Baylon
Arjay Cruz
Yna Kristina Ong
Mitchel Raven Rey
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact us:
Telephone: 8981-8500 local 3803
Email: staff.asthrdp@science.upd.edu.ph
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