Overview
The mission of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and Faculty of Tropical Medicine (FTM), Mahidol University―SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand is to address health system needs by developing and strengthening capacity for health research through teaching and research for advanced knowledge in tropical medicine. Hence, both institutions agreed to collaborate on the development and implementation of a Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program (FGSP) in Tropical Medicine.
The FGSP-TropMed offers exciting opportunities for research training particularly on tropical diseases. The program aims to provide opportunities to deserving students to study and obtain graduate degrees abroad and develop a pool of high-quality human resources who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development.
Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Tropical Medicine
The three-year multidisciplinary program offers broad areas in Tropical Medicine including Protozoology, Helminthology, Medical Entomology, Microbiology and Immunology, Social and Environmental Medicine, Tropical Hygiene, Tropical Nutrition and Food Science, Tropical Pathology and Molecular Tropical Medicine and Genetics focusing on active learning experience in well-equipped laboratory and at field site to equip graduates with multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in Tropical Medicine.
Capacity
One (1) position for the PhD program will be available each year at FTM Mahidol University―SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand (subject to the availability of funds).
Eligibility Criteria. The applicant must
be a Filipino citizen;
be in good health condition;
not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
have completed MSc degree in related field of study;
have an outstanding academic record;
have passed the admission requirements of Mahidol University for the PhD study;
have passed the interview and other screening procedures;
have research interests aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) and Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA);
conduct their research for the entire duration of the scholarship and PhD Program; and
be willing to render the required service obligation for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that they enjoyed the PhD scholarship.
Scholarship Privileges. Tuition and other school fees;
Living allowance;
Book allowance;
Outright dissertation grant;
Travel/Health and accident insurance;
One round-trip economy fare from residence to Thailand (start and end of the scholarship period only); and
Pre-departure expenses (one-time only)
For more information, visit: https://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/calls_and_events/2023-call-for-applications-foreign-graduate-scholarship-program-phd-in-tropical-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR0wx-YsMlR-KDYcw7EOrDDdFZIofyjhy-ne5-aFTcj8DkoxwHEMnlPIoHM
Source: DOST-PCHRD
