Do you want to pursue your doctorate degree in Australia? Here comes an exciting opportunity presented by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)!, they are thrilled to invite aspiring scholars to embark on a transformative academic journey at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Australia.
This collaboration signifies a gateway to higher learning and cross-cultural enrichment, as selected candidates will have the chance to pursue their studies in the dynamic and vibrant academic landscape of the Land Down Under. Prepare to unlock new horizons in your pursuit of knowledge and excellence through this exceptional opportunity.
What programs will scholars take under the scholarship?
Scholars under the program must pursue any of the following research projects for their dissertation:
- The use of telehealth to support care services in populated regional and rural locations.
- Improved network coverage to support virtual care services to regional and rural populations.
- Evaluating the Treatment Box for maternal and newborn health in regional and rural locations in the Philippines.
- Impact of digital health innovations on staffing recruitment in remote locations.
What are the benefits under the scholarship?
The scholarship package shall be shouldered both by DOST-SEI and RMIT University which are as follow:
DOST-SEI COUNTERPART:
- Relocation allowance;
- Stipend/living allowance while in the Philippines;
- Insurance Coverage;
- Other research-related fees;
- One round-trip economy domestic airfare from residence to Manila;
- One return economy international airfare between Manila and Melbourne;
- Pre-travel expenses;
- Dissertation allowance.
RMIT UNIVERSITY COUNTERPART:
- Tuition fees;
- Stipends pro rata for maximum of 12 months, at annual rate, while in Melbourne;
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Visa length cover while scholar is in Melbourne.
What are the necessary documentary requirements?
Interested applicants must be able to prepare the following documents for submission:
- Accomplished application form
(download via this link: https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/images/downloads/schForeignApp.pdf - Birth Certificate (Photocopy);
- Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record;
- Endorsement from two former professors in the MS program;
- Medical Certificate;
- Valid NBI Clearance;
- Letter of Admission from the Graduate School which should include the Evaluation Sheet;
- Program of Study:
- Budgetary Requirements;
- Re-entry Plan.
If employed:
- Recommendation from Head of Agency;
- Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship.
- Call for application: SEARCA Graduate Scholarship Program AY 2024-2025
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
How to file your application?
According to DOST-SEI, you may submit your application and supporting documents to DOST-SEI and via email at fgs@sei.dost.gov.ph.
Download the application form here: https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/images/downloads/schForeignApp.pdf
Source: DOST-SEI
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