[Call for Applications] FOREIGN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PHD IN MOLECULAR BIOMEDICINE

A program designed to focus on molecular hepatology study that integrates molecular approaches to cancer-related and metabolic diseases through basic research and clinics is a three-year PhD program harmoniously developed and implemented by Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), University of Trieste (UNITS) and Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) mainly to equip health and health-related researchers to develop interventions that will address health issues and sustain health welfare of the people.

Program Objectives

The PhD program aims to achieve the following objectives:

Develop a pool of high-quality human resources in molecular medicine (molecular hepatology in particular) who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development;
Provide opportunities to deserving students to study and obtain PhD degrees in molecular biomedicine in reputable institutions abroad;
Contribute to the country’s health research and technological innovation capabilities through training in biomedical research; and
Create the basis for Liver Network integrating basic and clinical research in liaison with FIF.

Capacity

Two (2) positions for the PhD program will be available each year at UNITS-FIF (subject to the availability of funds).

Eligibility

The applicant must:

Be a Filipino citizen;
Be in a good condition;
not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
have a Master’s degree in a field related to health and biomedicine;
have an outstanding academic record;
pass the admission requirements for the PhD study;
pass the interview and other screening procedures;
not avail or enjoy any other scholarships; and
be willing to render service obligation for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that they enjoyed the PhD scholarship.

Scholarship privileges

school fees (i.e bench fees, permits, etc.);
living allowance;
book allowance;
outright dissertation grant;
health and accident insurance;
one round-trip economy fare from residence to Italy (start and end of scholarship period only); and
Pre-departure expenses (one-time only)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Scholarship Application	The applicant must submit the requirements for the Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program to DOST-PCHRD
Document Screening	Documentary evaluation of the accomplished forms and other requirements
Technical Interview	Technical interview by a panel composed of DOST-PCHRD Director; FIF Scientific Director, a member of the PhD program in Molecular Biomedicine of the University of Trieste, and other health research experts to assess: · Academic background and learning ability · Capacity for completing the study in Italy · Possibility for contributing to the development of the country · Compatibility with the university course
Final Selection	The panel will identify the successful PhD student(s) among the candidates interviewed.

Note: An Applicant who has already started their studies abroad prior to application to the scholarship program can no longer apply.

HOW TO APPLY?

Program Admission/Scholarship Application

Requirements

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Accomplished Application Form with recent ID picture
Endorsement letter from two (2) former professors in the MS Program
If employed:

Certificate of Employment
Recommendation letter from the Head of the Agency
Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship

Testamurs for all qualifications undertaken (i.e. Certificate of Master’s Degree)
Transcript of records (Certified true copy)
Accomplished Re-entry Action Plan (narrative)
Program of Study/Course Curriculum from UNITS (if available or to follow)

Applicant/s who were able to pass the interview will be asked to submit the following:

PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
Valid NBI Clearance (Original)
Medical Certificate as to health status from a licensed physician with their PRC license number indicated.

Applicant/s who will be accepted in the program will be asked to submit the following before departure to Italy:

Budgetary Requirements – attach at least three (3) airfare and three (3) health and accident insurance canvasses (include respective website references)

Submission of documents:

For advance (scanned) copy of documents, send via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Subject: 2023 PhD Mol BioMed Application_(Surname, First Name)