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鈥檚 and Doctoral programs included in the priority S&T areas. This program aims to help improve the country鈥檚 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.听

Graduate School Programs supported by ASTHRDP

Master of Science in:

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Applied Physics, Major in Medical Physics听
Biology听
Chemistry听
Food Science
Microbiology听
Pharmacy听

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Doctor of Philosophy in:

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Health Research

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Doctor of Philosophy major in

Biology听
Chemistry听
Pharmacy听

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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:听

Accomplished ASTHRDP Application Form听
Career Plans (Form A)听
Research Plans (Form B)听
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)听
Birth Certificate (Photocopy)听
Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records听
Endorsement Form听

听听听听听 7.1 MS Program 鈥� From two (2) former college professors听

听听听听听 7.2PhD Program 鈥� From two (2) former professors in the Master鈥檚 Program听

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 Program Head of the accepting institution and copy of admission evaluation sheet听
Approved Program of Study endorsed by the Graduate School Program Lead.听
Application Form for Research Adviser.听

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

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

Accomplished and completed documentary requirements must be initially submitted through 听 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鈥� 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.听

Scholars鈥� 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 used outright thesis grant must be accomplished)听

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)

A.CONFERENCE听

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

Checklist form (鈩� Project Staff)听
Letter of Request addressed to the Project Leader (duly endorsed by Research Adviser)
Accomplished Application Form听
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听1 week after the date of conference)听

Travel Report
Liquidation Report (w/ supporting documents: OR, tickets, boarding pass, etc)
Certificate of Attendance/Participation
e-copy conference photos
Certificate of Liquidation (issued by UST/Council; – succeeding DGC request shall only be processed upon submission of this certificate)

B. PUBLICATION

Checklist Form 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

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND - MENTOR鈥橲 FEE

Letter to DOST-SEI (duly endorsed by the Project Leader)
Adviser鈥檚/Mentor鈥檚 Contract of Service (Notarized)听
Submission of Final Requirements to DOST-SEI and UST-ASTHRDP must be accomplished.听

EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF SCHOLARSHIP

Request Letter addressed to the Project Leader (Endorsed by Research Adviser)听
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)听
Certification issued by the research adviser indicating the date of Final Defense (if applicable)听
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)听
Accomplished Application Form for Leave of Absence听
University Approval of LOA (if scholar is on leave from the University)
Certified True Copy of Grades in all Semesters Enrolled
Breakdown of Financial Assistance Received
Approved Program of Study

TRAVEL CLEARANCE

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 fails to return in the country after the given period of time, 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:

(For other requests not indicated below, please contact ust-asthrdp@ust.edu.ph听 for further information)听听

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

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

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

Request letter addressed to the Project Leader听
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 (to be validated by Project Staff)听

Submission of Final Requirements听

The following documents must be submitted to DOST-SEI:听

Letter of Gratitude addressed to DOST-SEI/Dr. Cornelio
Hard Copy of Thesis听
Softcopy听(CD) of thesis听
Certified True听Copy听TOR听
Certified True Copy of Diploma听

After submission to DOST-SEI, the following must be submitted to the UST-ASTHRDP

Signed receiving soft听copy听of the听Letter听of听Gratitude
Soft听copy听of thesis听
Soft听copy听Certified True听Copy听TOR听
Soft听copy听Certified听True听Copy听of Diploma

WCE Fee Reimbursement

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

Research Enrichment Program

Request Letter addressed to the SEI Director听
Approved Research Proposal听
Invitation Letter from Host Scientist/University
Certificate of Approval from the Office of the Graduate Research
Transcript of Records
Proposed Budgetary听Requirements
Plan of Activities
Certificate of Non-Availability
Endorsement Letter from Adviser

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Downloadable Forms/Procedures/Guidelines

A. Application for Scholarship听

B. Scholars鈥� Request/s

– Student Research Support Fund – Research Grant Component听

听– Leave of Absence/Reinstatement听

– Student Research Support Fund- Dissemination Grant Component听

– Course Shifting/ School Transfer

– Temporary Travel Clearance

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Other forms needed may be requested thru our email ust-asthrdp@ust.edu.ph听

E. Program of Study Templates

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MS Chemistry听/听
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Office of the UST Project Leader for DOST-SEI ASTHRDP-NSC

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD,

UST – ASTHRDP Project Leader听

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Ms. Jazrylle Aiah Dizon

Project Technical Assistant

Ms. J-Zel Chris O. Manarin

Project Technical Assistant

Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra

Project Technical Assistant

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