DOST-SEI Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program

DOST-SEI Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program - National Science Consortium

About the ASTHRDP

The DOST-SEI Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program-National Science Consortium (ASTHRDP-NSC) is providing scholarships to qualified individuals to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs included in the priority S&T areas. This program aims to help improve the country’s global competitiveness and capability to innovate through science and technology and to accelerate the production of high-level human resources for Research & Development (R&D) in S&T.

Graduate School Programs supported by ASTHRDP

Master of Science in:

Doctor of Philosophy in

Health Research

Doctor of Philosophy major in

Biology
Chemistry
Pharmacy

Application for Scholarship

A. Qualifications:

An applicant must:

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

B. Requirements:

Accomplished ASTHRDP Application Form
Career Plans (Form A)
Research Plans (Form B)
Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is of good health condition and fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated (Form C)
Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
Endorsement Form

7.1 MS Program – From two (2) former college professors

7.2PhD Program – From two (2) former professors in the Master’s Program

If employed, recommendation and permission from head of agency to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship OR proof of resignation or termination of contract.
Original Copy of Valid NBI Clearance.
Letter of Admission with Regular Status from the Graduate School.
Approved Program of Study endorsed by the Graduate School Program Lead.
Application Form for Research Adviser.
Certificate of GWA (For Non-UST Graduates only)

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

Certification from university indicating the following
1. number of graduate units required in the program
2. number of graduate units earned with corresponding grades

Accomplished and completed documentary requirements must be initially submitted through http://bit.ly/4hyP745 for initial evaluation. After initial evaluation, hard copies must be submitted personally or by mail addressed to the Office of the UST Project Leader for DOST-SEI-ASTHRDP on or before the set deadlines.

Note: In the approved new scheme, the duration of scholarship of lateral entrants shall be determined based on the percentage of required load completed vis-a-vis the total number of graduate units of the degree program:

MYT- Mid-Year Term; PoS- Program of Study

Terms of Scholarship

Scholars’ Privileges

Terms of Scholarship

The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on time completion of the 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 the DOST-SEI and the Training Institution.
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.
The scholar must submit a progress report to the Office of the UST Project Leader for DOST- SEI ASTHRDP-NSC and submit relevant forms/documents to ensure proper monitoring and timely completion of MS/PhD degree.

Scholars’ Privileges

List of Requirements for Scholars Request

THESIS/DISSERTATION OUTRIGHT GRANT

90% of the grant

Letter of Request addressed to the Project Leader (endorsed by Research Adviser)
One-page abstract
Preliminary/Approved Thesis/Dissertation Proposal endorsed by the adviser
Timetable/Gantt Chart endorsed by the Research Adviser (indicate month and year)
Certificate of Approval of Thesis/Dissertation

10% of the grant

Letter of Request addressed to the Project Leader (endorsed by Research Adviser)
Approval Sheet of Thesis/Dissertation
Abstract of Final Manuscript

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND - RESEARCH GRANT COMPONENT (Subjected for Liquidation)

(Prior to the request, liquidation of the used outright thesis grant must be accomplished)

Letter of Request addressed to the Project Leader (duly endorsed by Research Adviser)
Accomplished Application Form
Accomplished SRSF Breakdown Form
Detailed Line-Item-Budget (LIB)
Abstract of Research
Copy of Thesis/Dissertation Approval Sheet
Gantt Chart/Work Plan endorsed by Research Adviser (indicate month and year)
Checklist Form (%Project Staff)

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND - DISSEMINATION GRANT COMPONENT (Subjected for Liquidation)

(Prior to the request, liquidation of the used outright thesis grant must be accomplished)

A. CONFERENCE

PRE-CONFERENCE (Submitted at least 2 months prior to the date of the conference)

Checklist form (℅ Project Staff)
Letter of Request addressed to the Project Leader (duly endorsed by Research Adviser)
Accomplished Application Form
Official Acceptance Letter
Abstract of Research
Airfare Canvasses (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, etc)
Proof of Registration
Certification of Legitimate/Non-Predatory Conference

POST CONFERENCE (Submitted 1 week after the date of the conference)

Travel Report
Expense Report (with supporting documents: Official Invoice, Boarding Pass, etc.)
Certificate of Attendance/Participation
e-copy of Conference Photos

B. PUBLICATION

Checklist Form
Letter of Request addressed to the UST Project Leader (duly endorsed by Adviser)
Accomplished Application Form (STSD-214.2A)
Acceptance Letter / Notice of Acceptance
Abstract of Research
Proof of Publication Fee
Certification of Legitimate/Non-Predatory Journal
Acknowledgement Section of Publication Manuscript
Expense Report Form

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND - MENTOR’S FEE

Letter to DOST-SEI (duly endorsed by the Project Leader)
Adviser’s/Mentor’s Contract of Service (Notarized)
Submission of Final Requirements to DOST-SEI and UST-ASTHRDP must be accomplished.
Liquidation of SRSF-RGC and SRSF-DGC must be accomplished (if availed).

EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF SCHOLARSHIP

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader (Endorsed by Research Adviser)
Original Program of Study
Revised Program of Study (duly approved by the Program Lead)
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received (to be validated by the Project Staff)
Certification issued by the research adviser indicating the date of Final Defense (if applicable)
Gantt Chart (endorsed by research adviser)

LEAVE OF ABSENCE / REINSTATEMENT

Request letter citing reasons for the LOA, addressed to the Project Leader (Endorsed by Research Adviser)
Accomplished Application Form for Leave of Absence
Copy of Grades
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received
Approved Program of Study

TRAVEL CLEARANCE

(Must be applied at least 2 weeks before departure)

Letter of Request to SEI (duly endorsed by the Project Leader, indicating destination, duration, and reason for travel)
Notification of Acceptance
Notarized Deed of Undertaking with Co-Maker
Photocopy of Co-maker Proof of Income/Service Record & ID
If company/university sponsored: Guarantee Letter stating “should the scholar fail to return in the country after the given period, the company/university guarantees the refund to DOST-SEI the amount equivalent to the period left unserved of the scholar with 12% interest.”

OTHER REQUESTS

Liquidation of used Thesis Outright

Soft Copy of Receipts
Official Receipts
Expense Report Form

Revision of Program of Study

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
Original Program of Study
Revised Program of Study

Written Comprehensive Examination Fee Reimbursement

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
Official Receipt
Expense Report Form

Oral Defense Fee Reimbursement

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
Official Receipt
Expense Report Form

Release of Withheld Stipend due to incomplete or failing grade/s

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
True Copy of Grades
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received

Travel Allowance Reimbursement

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
Expense Report
Official Invoice
Boarding Pass

Low General Weighted Average (GWA)/Grade Point Average (GPA)

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
True Copy of Grades
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received

Cross-enrollment for Courses Related to Thesis/Dissertation

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader
Approved thesis/dissertation proposal
Acceptance from host institution
Plan of activities certified by thesis/dissertation adviser/s in both sending and host universities

Shifting of Course/Transfer of School

Application Form for Shifting Course/Transferring School (STSD-212)
Letter of Request to Shift/Transfer addressed to DOST-SEI, endorsed by Research Adviser and Project Leader
Certification of Admission in New Course/School
Certification of Accredited Subjects
Approved Program of Study in New Course
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received

Research Enrichment Program