DOST - ASTHRDP SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate Students

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

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS


 

Application for DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship is now accepting applicants for 2nd Semester AY 2023-2024

 

Application Link: https://bit.ly/DOST2023

 

Scholarship Application step by step process

 

Deadline: January 12, 2024

 


 

Join our Facebook Groups!

 

Official Facebook group for Scholars only (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/updasthrdpnsc

 

Official Facebook page for Scholars and interested Applicants (public): https://www.facebook.com/UPD.dost.asthrdp.nsc

 

Criteria for Eligibility

 

An applicant must:

 

  1. be a Filipino citizen;
  2. not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
  3. be in good health condition;
  4. pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NSC member-universities and;
  5. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Priority areas for Thesis/Dissertation

 

Scholars are encouraged to choose topics for their thesis/dissertation along the following areas:

 

  1. Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness

  2. Materials Science and Nanotechnology

  3. Natural Products and Drug Development

Scholarship Privileges

 

4-year Straight-PhD Program: MS stipend rate during 1st year.

One (1) actual economy class round trip fare per Academic Year; given only to those who study outside their home province.

Must be applied by the scholar, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.

 

INCENTIVE

 

The stipends in the remaining months of scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the prescribed period of his/her study.

Privileges and Guides

Terms of Scholarship

 

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST-SEI.

  4. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Application & Enrollment

Application Requirements

 

Submit the application form, required documents, and recommendation form in one (1) file 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

 

Download Recommendation Form

 

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

4. If you plan not to avail the scholarship; Submit a justification letter here 

*1 – Upon submission of requirements for the remaining 10% thesis/dissertation allowance.

 

*2 – If the scholar graduated on time, he/she may request for SRSF Mentor’s fee. Just submit a request letter pertaining to the request.

Processes for DOST-ASTHRDP Scholars

DOST - ASTHRDP BULSA Process

DOST - ASTHRDP Application Process

Enrollment Process

Scholarship Request/Approval

Reimbursement, Thesis Allowance, Withheld Stipend

Scholarship Appeal/Request/Clearance

JOSETTE T. BIYO, PhD
Director - DOST-SEI

GIOVANNI A. TAPANG, PhD
Dean, College of Science
Project Leader UP Diliman, DOST-ASTHRDP

College of Science DOST-ASTHRDP Staff:
Jan Lou B. Betoy
Carmina P. Baylon
Yna Kristina G. Aviera
Mark Lester C. Galicia

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact us:
Telephone: 8981-8500 local 3803
Email: staff.asthrdp@science.upd.edu.ph

Join our Facebook Groups!

1. Official Facebook group for Scholars only (private) 

2. Official Facebook page for Scholars and interested Applicants (public)